Texas Hell Week

03/21/2026

HALTER RANCH WINES AT TEXAS HELL WEEK

When you come to Texas Hell Week, be sure to check out Halter Ranch Texas, a local sponsor for this year’s event. After your ride, enjoy their wine at daily social happy hours, or head out for dinner at the winery’s on-site restaurant, located just outside Fredericksburg. Texas Hell Week participants can enjoy a enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on wine purchased at Halter Ranch. Cheers to great rides and even better wine!

03/19/2026

ALTSTADT BEER AT TEXAS HELL WEEK

Texas Hell Week would like to thank Altstadt Brewery of Fredericksburg, Texas for providing beer for each day's social happy hours. Be sure to check out their taproom, biergarten, and restaurant or take a brewery tour while in town for the event.

03/09/2026

HALTER RANCH WINES AT TEXAS HELL WEEK

Texas Hell Week is pleased to welcome Halter Ranch Texas as a local sponsor for this year’s event. After your ride, enjoy their wine at daily social happy hours, or head out for dinner at the winery’s on-site restaurant, located just outside Fredericksburg. Texas Hell Week participants can enjoy a enjoy an exclusive 15% discount on wine purchased at Halter Ranch. Cheers to great rides and even better wine!

02/24/2026

TEXAS HELL WEEK/STAMPEDE 200/LONGHORN 500
STANDARD PRICING ENDS THIS SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH

March 22-28, 2026 - Fredericksburg, Texas
www.texashellweek.com

Join us for a week of epic rides, ultra-cycling seminars, friends, and fun culminating with the Longhorn 500 and Stampede 200.

Texas Hell Week has been an early season tradition since 1991. The Texas Hill Country offers some of the best Spring riding in America. The seven counties south of the Colorado River offer nearly 1,000 miles of paved roads with little or no traffic. From mid-March to mid-April, the wild flowers are in bloom, making for an unforgettable riding experience. Texas Hell Week offers three rides daily, approximately 30-50 miles, 50-80 miles, and 60-100 miles over seven days. Every ride is different. Participants can ride as much as they want. In addition, there will be early evening seminars on coaching, nutrition, and crewing, as well as social happy hours.

The Longhorn 500 and the Stampede 200 features the best of the famed Texas Hill Country. Both the 500- and 200-mile courses are moderately difficult - ideally suited to advanced beginning to intermediate level ultra-racers. The Longhorn 500 is the first road-style RAAM-qualifier on the U.S. domestic calendar, perfect for those who aspire to qualify for Race Across America, or those racing RAAM or RAW in June who want a warm-up race or to provide their support crew an opportunity to practice before the big event. For 2026, we are also the offering the option to race unsupported.

Curious about ultracycing? The Stampede 200 is a great double-century race that features a fun and fast course to test your mettle. The race will be held on March 28th, 2026 in Fredericksburg, TX. This challenging double century route includes the best of Texas Hill Country.

The Stampede 200 Club Cup

Come out and race with your fellow club or team members to claim the Stampede 200 Club Cup. This challenge will have members of the same bike club or team compete together to complete the Stampede 200 in the fastest cumulative time.

Each club/team must have a minimum of three members competing with all racers racing in the solo category. Team members do not need to be in the same age group or gender category, but do need to ride the same bike type. The winner of the Stampede 200 Club Cup will be determined by the lowest cumulative time of the top three finishers of a given club/team.

Rally your club or team and be the first to raise the 2026 Stampede 200 Club Cup.

02/06/2026

THE STAMPEDE 200 CLUB CUP

Fredericksburg, TX - March 28, 2026

The Stampede 200 is fast approaching and will be held on March 28th in Fredericksburg, TX. This challenging double century race features the best of Texas Hill Country, consisting of two loops characterized by rolling Hill Country farm and ranch land with many short climbs.

Looking for a way to race with your teammates? Included with this event is the Stampede 200 Club Cup. This challenge will have members of the same bike club or team compete together to complete the race in the fastest cumulative time.

Each club/team must have a minimum of three members competing with all racers racing in the solo category. Team members do not need to be in the same age group or gender category, but do need to ride the same bike type. The winner of the Stampede 200 Club Cup will be determined by the lowest cumulative time of the top three finishers of a given club/team.

Rally your club or team and race to claim the 2026 Stampede 200 Club Cup.

For those looking for an even greater challenge, there is the team event in the Longhorn 500. This 500-mile race is open to 2-person or 4-person teams and raced relay-style. This race is perfect for those looking for an introduction to team relay racing or aspire to enter Race Across America. If you are already signed-up for RAAM, RAW, or RAE this June, the Longhorn 500 is a great opportunity to race with your teammates or to give your crew the chance to practice providing support before the big event.

Also, if you want to log additional miles before either race, add Texas Hell Week (either the full or half week) to your registration and receive 25% off the entry fee.

Full details on both races can be found at www.texashellweek.com.

02/01/2026

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01/28/2026

TEXAS HELL WEEK HOTEL DEALS FROM SPORTS MASTERS

Race Across America has partnered with Sports Masters to bring you exclusive hotel discounts for all participants and fans attending this event.

If you are looking for the best deals for your lodging in Fredericksburg, Sports Masters has you covered! We're offering special discounts tailored for Texas Hell Week participants, families, and fans - ensuring you get the best rates on your hotels.

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Our mission is to empower athletes who prioritize their physical and mental well-being by offering exclusive travel discounts. Whether you are planning to attend a competition or traveling for pleasure or business, we believe you should have access to affordable travel options.

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Check out the hotel deals available through Sports Masters at the following link - https://www.sportsmasters.travel/raceacrossamerica.

12/15/2025

THE PERFECT GIFT FOR THE HOLIDAYS - A PERSONALIZED RAAM PHOTOBOOK

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11/28/2025

TEXAS HELL WEEK 2026

Come join us in Fredericksburg, TX for Texas Hell Week for a week of epic rides, ultra-cycling seminars, friends, and fun culminating with the Longhorn 500 and Stampede 200.

Texas Hell Week: March 22-28, 2026
Longhorn 500: March 28-30, 2026
Stampede 200: March 28, 2026

Full details are at www.texashellweek.com

Texas Hell Week has been an early season tradition since 1991. The Texas Hill Country offers some of the best Spring riding in America. The seven counties south of the Colorado River offer nearly 1,000 miles of paved roads with little or no traffic. From mid-March to mid-April, the wild flowers are in bloom, making for an unforgettable riding experience. Texas Hell Week offers three rides daily, approximately 30-50 miles, 50-80 miles, and 60-100 miles over seven days. Every ride is different. Participants can ride as much as they want. In addition, there will be early evening seminars on coaching, nutrition, and crewing, as well as social happy hours.

The Longhorn 500 is the first road-style RAAM-qualifier on the U.S. domestic calendar, perfect for those who aspire to qualify for Race Across America, or those racing RAAM, RAW, or RAE in June who want a warm-up race or to provide their support crew an opportunity to practice before the big event. For 2026, we are also offering the option to race unsupported.

The Stampede 200 is a great double-century race to test your mettle. The course includes two loops. The Crabapple-Doss Harper Loop will head north out of Fredericksburg for scenic ride across rolling Hill Country farm and ranch land with many short climbs. The Comfort Loop - the southern loop - is characterized by green farms and ranches with a scenic section along the Guadalupe River. Each loop will include one aid station at approximately the 50 mile point, in addition to an aid station at the Hermann Sons Lodge. Both loops include only moderate elevation gain with no major climbs, and have very little traffic. This is a fast course!

11/21/2025

500 RACE ACROSS AMERICA STANDARD REGISTRATION FEES END NOVEMBER 30

Planning on racing Race Across America (RAAM), Race Across the West (RAW), or Race Across the East (RAE) in 2026? Sign up by November 30th to get standard registration pricing. If you qualified for solo RAAM at the Longhorn 500 in 2024 or 2025, make 2026 the year you line up at the RAAM or RAW start in Oceanside, CA or the RAE start in Blanchester, OH. Or rally your friends and come race as a 2-person, 4-person, or 8-person team. There is no qualification required to race RAW, RAE, or Team RAAM. Claim your right to brag that you’ve taken part in the “Toughest Bicycle Race in the World.”

For full details and registration information, visit the RAAM, RAW, or RAE websites.
www.raamrace.org
www.raceacrossthewest.org
www.raceacrosstheeast.org