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The Active Joe The Active Joe is about providing fun, friendly, & affordable opportunities for people to get active!

I'm Libby Jones, The Active Joe's Founding "Joe", and owner. I'm a mom, a runner, and a race director, whose days are busy balancing all of these things while celebrating getting active and helping others do the same! I'm a back-of-the-pack runner, and consider myself just "an average joe" who is working hard to get active, thus... The Active Joe!

Your next step toward the Dino Valley start line? A little reading. 🦖📖The 2026 Dino Valley Runner’s Manual is now availa...
10/25/2026

Your next step toward the Dino Valley start line? A little reading. 🦖📖

The 2026 Dino Valley Runner’s Manual is now available in English AND Spanish!

Set aside some time to read it, save it for reference, and share it with your crew and pacers. Whether this is your first ultra or you’re returning to tackle a new goal, getting familiar with the details now will help you arrive feeling prepared.

Already have a question? Start with the manual, and if you still need help, reach out. We want you to feel ready for your race weekend.

Find both versions here: https://www.theactivejoe.com/dinosaurvalley

¡El manual del corredor también está disponible completamente en español!

There’s a lot to look forward to at Dino Valley beyond the miles on your watch.It might be seeing a familiar face when y...
10/20/2026

There’s a lot to look forward to at Dino Valley beyond the miles on your watch.

It might be seeing a familiar face when you return to Valley Village. Sitting down for a moment with your crew. Watching someone you’ve been cheering for reach the finish. Or finally changing into the comfortable clothes you packed for afterward.

As you make your race plan, leave a little room for those moments, too. They’re often the parts of a weekend we remember longest.

What are you most looking forward to at Dino Valley?

Start lines look deceptively simple, but there is way more that goes into them than a timing mat and an inflatable arch....
10/16/2026

Start lines look deceptively simple, but there is way more that goes into them than a timing mat and an inflatable arch.

There are race packets to prepare, course details to check, supplies to organize, and questions to answer before the first runner takes a step. Each task is small on its own. Together, they help race weekend feel a little easier for everyone who shows up.

We’re in the thick of that work for Dino Valley now, and we’re looking forward to welcoming you in November.

What’s one race-day detail you always appreciate when someone has thought it through?

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When you think about Dino Valley, you might picture the trails, the finish line, or the food you hope to find at an aid ...
10/15/2026

When you think about Dino Valley, you might picture the trails, the finish line, or the food you hope to find at an aid station.

We also think about the people who make all of that possible.

Volunteers help runners find their way, keep aid stations going, hand out race packets, and offer encouragement when it’s needed most. As we prepare for race weekend, we’re grateful to everyone who gives their time to help welcome this year’s runners.

If you’d like to join the crew, visit theactivejoe.com/dinosaurvalley to explore volunteer opportunities for this year's event.

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10/12/2026

New Years Double is a little over two months away. What would you like to be ready for when you get to the start line?

Maybe it’s your first 5K. Maybe you’re building toward a longer distance, or you want to find out what racing on December 31 and January 1 feels like.

There’s still time to choose a goal and give it your attention. Pick the race that excites you, make a plan that fits your life, and let us know what you’re working toward.

Hit the link in our bio to register for 2026/2027!

10/08/2026

Looking for a way to stay motivated this fall? We have three words for you: New Years Double.

Celebrate the new year with a 5k, half marathon, or marathon. Walk or run, two days or one- you choose.

Come collect a medal or up to 2-4 medals AND a Challenge Plate for multiple days of races! Register at the link in the bio.

10/07/2026

Planning to camp at Dino Valley? Now’s a good time to claim your spot. 🏕️

Three state park camping options are available for race weekend, from tent camping to sites with water and electric hookups. Take a look at the options, choose the setup that works for you, and reserve through The Active Joe.

Campsite reservations close November 6, or earlier if they sell out.

Get that piece of your race weekend plan settled now:

DEADLINE TO ORDER: NOVEMBER 6, 2026 at 11:59 PM if not sold out before then. After that, email [email protected] to find out if anyone has canceled their site. Looking to sleep under the stars and wake up where the dinosaurs once roamed? We’ve got three great camping options for race...

Now is your time to register for New Years Double! How do you want to end 2026? How do you want to start 2027?A 5K, half...
10/06/2026

Now is your time to register for New Years Double!
How do you want to end 2026? How do you want to start 2027?

A 5K, half marathon, or marathon is a solid choice. Walk it or run it - both are worth celebrating. Come collect a medal or up to 2-4 medals AND a Challenge Plate for multiple days of races! Register at the link in the comments.

Want in on all the Dino Valley fun, without the sauropod-sized miles? Check out our shorter distances!🦖Triassic 25k + 5-...
10/06/2026

Want in on all the Dino Valley fun, without the sauropod-sized miles? Check out our shorter distances!

🦖Triassic 25k + 5-mile- Saturday, November 21 | 8:00am

🦕Jurassic 5-mile- Saturday, November 21 | 8:00pm

​🦖Cretaceous 25k +5 mile- Sunday, November 22 | 8:00 am

🦕Mesozoic Maniac: Race one distance from all three eras! Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 2

Registration is open now at the link in bio- grab your spot before they go extinct.

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09/28/2026

Your name is on the registration and it will be your feet that cover the miles. But nobody makes it to a finish line alone.

Support might look like a training partner meeting you before sunrise, a friend listening to one more detailed explanation of your nutrition plan, or the person who reminds you that one bad run is just one bad run and not the whole season.

Who has helped you get this far in your Dino Valley journey? Tag them below and give them a little credit, even if you’re still the one who has to do the running

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West Juniper 32843 Hwy 377
Gordonville, TX
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