Cupid’s Gauntlet

February 15, 2025
Harker Heights
Trail
Distances
Half-Marathon
Starting Time

7:30 AM

Fees

$95-$115

Perfect For
Family Friendly

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100-500
Some Hills
Lakefront
High: 58°
/ Low: 45°

Welcome to Cupid’s Gauntlet, the trail race where love, grit, and sneakers collide! This isn’t your typical stroll through the woods—this is an adventure designed to test your endurance, your sense of humor, and the opportunity to make a love connection with some rocks.

The race is held at Dana Peak Park, located on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow lake in Harker Heights Texas, approximately one hour from both Waco and Austin, Texas.

The trails ascend and descend the rocky terrain that hugs Stillhouse Hollow lake. While most of the trail system is in the trees there are some areas that are exposed. Throughout the race runners will climb several of the peaks along the shore catching incredible views of the lake during their journey along the course.

The race is held at Dana Peak Park, located on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow lake in Harker Heights Texas, approximately one hour from both Waco and Austin, Texas.

The trails ascend and descend the rocky terrain that hugs Stillhouse Hollow lake. While most of the trail system is in the trees there are some areas that are exposed. Throughout the race runners will climb several of the peaks along the shore catching incredible views of the lake during their journey along the course.

The maps below are drafts for the course map based on previous years at the Dana Peak Trail Run. The course maps will still be updated for this race.

Runners will not be allowed to drop at the Lost N Found aid station due to its remote location.

Visit the race website for the Cupid’s Gauntlet past results.

Overview

Welcome to Cupid’s Gauntlet, the trail race where love, grit, and sneakers collide! This isn’t your typical stroll through the woods—this is an adventure designed to test your endurance, your sense of humor, and the opportunity to make a love connection with some rocks.

The race is held at Dana Peak Park, located on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow lake in Harker Heights Texas, approximately one hour from both Waco and Austin, Texas.

The trails ascend and descend the rocky terrain that hugs Stillhouse Hollow lake. While most of the trail system is in the trees there are some areas that are exposed. Throughout the race runners will climb several of the peaks along the shore catching incredible views of the lake during their journey along the course.

The race is held at Dana Peak Park, located on the north shore of Stillhouse Hollow lake in Harker Heights Texas, approximately one hour from both Waco and Austin, Texas.

The trails ascend and descend the rocky terrain that hugs Stillhouse Hollow lake. While most of the trail system is in the trees there are some areas that are exposed. Throughout the race runners will climb several of the peaks along the shore catching incredible views of the lake during their journey along the course.

The maps below are drafts for the course map based on previous years at the Dana Peak Trail Run. The course maps will still be updated for this race.

Runners will not be allowed to drop at the Lost N Found aid station due to its remote location.

Visit the race website for the Cupid’s Gauntlet past results.

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Cupid’s Gauntlet Course Map

Distances
Half Marathon
Starting Time

7:30 AM

Fees

$95-$115

Perfect For
Family Friendly

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