Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX

Date
September 16, 2026
Location
Waco, TX
Venue
Redwood Shelter
Start Time
6:00 PM
Entry Fee
$0.00
Events
Jacob's Ladder Challenge
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The Jacob's Ladder Challenge starts at 6:00 PM at Redwood Shelter in Waco, Texas, so plan your travel day accordingly if you're coming from out of town. The race is free to enter, making it an accessible option for runners looking to test themselves without registration fees. Held on September 16, 2026, this running event offers a chance to compete in Waco's endurance sports scene. Since the race runs in the evening, you'll want to arrive with enough time to check in, warm up, and familiarize yourself with the start area before the gun goes off.

From the Race Organizer
When: Wednesday , September 16 6:00 pm Where: Redwood Shelter Waco, TX How it works: The Jacob's Ladder Challenge is to see how many loops you can run from the Redwood Shelter, up Jacob's Ladder, and back to the Redwood Shelter in 30 minutes. The course is 1K in length with a 70 ft elevation change (up Jacob's Ladder). Your finish results will be the number of laps completed and your overall finish time after your last completed lap. We will be using our timing equipment to count your laps. Any laps completed after the 30 minute time limit will not count. There are no awards other than bragging rights in Open and Masters age groups. We will have water, but you can BYOB. Registration: This is a free event for current members of the Waco Striders Running Club. Even though the registration is free we do want you to pre-register so we can assign bib numbers. Bib Pick Up: On-site registration and Bib pick-up will be from 5:30-6:00 pm at the Redwood Shelter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX?

Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX takes place on September 16, 2026. The race is held in Waco, Texas.

Where is Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX held?

Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX is held at Redwood Shelter in Waco, Texas.

Where can I find hotels near Jacob’s Ladder Challenge 2026 — Waco, TX?

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