MammothMarch Texas takes place on Sat, Feb 20, 2027 in Glen Rose, United States. The main route is 32.2 km.
- Date
- Sat, Feb 20, 2027
- Start
- Glen Rose 🇺🇸
- Distance
- 32.2 km
- Level
- Open to all
Your 20-week plan to MammothMarch Texas
The Base phase starts this week. Built around your fitness and adjusted every day as your form changes; attach the course and it prepares for the climbs too.
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MammothMarch Texas is a 20-mile single-circuit hiking challenge held at Dinosaur Valley State Park featuring hilly limestone terrain and the Paluxy River.
What this race demands
MammothMarch Texas demands continuous forward progression over a 32.2 km hiking circuit across hilly limestone terrain and the Paluxy River in February.
Extended Durability
Covering 32.2 km entirely on foot requires sustained muscular endurance and structural resilience over several hours of continuous movement.
Terrain Adaptability
Navigating hilly limestone terrain and river crossings demands joint stability, ankle strength, and careful pacing to manage uneven ground throughout the hike.
Late-Winter Thermal Regulation
A February event in Glen Rose requires managing body temperature through changing output levels and potential early-year weather variations.
Given the extended duration of a 32.2 km hike, athletes should aim for 30 to 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour to maintain energy levels.
Your road to race day
Race day at MammothMarch Texas is 20 weeks away. This is how a coach divides that time. The first phase starts now.
01Base8 weeks · Oct 4, 2026 – Nov 28, 2026
Aerobic foundation: mostly steady endurance work that grows the aerobic engine and the durability the later phases stand on.
02Build6 weeks · Nov 29, 2026 – Jan 9, 2027
Progressive overload: training load climbs in waves, with harder weeks stacked on the base and planned recovery weeks that let the gains land.
03Peak3 weeks · Jan 10, 2027 – Jan 30, 2027
The hardest weeks of the plan: race-specific intensity at nearly full training load, sharpening exactly what this race asks for.
04Taper2 weeks · Jan 31, 2027 – Feb 13, 2027
Volume drops while intensity stays: short, sharp efforts keep the legs awake as fatigue drains away.
05Race week1 week · Feb 14, 2027 – Feb 20, 2027
Openers, rest and logistics. The work is done; the job now is arriving fresh.
Frequently asked questions
When is MammothMarch Texas?
MammothMarch Texas takes place on Sat, Feb 20, 2027 in Glen Rose, United States.
How long is MammothMarch Texas?
The main route is 32.2 km.
What does MammothMarch Texas demand?
MammothMarch Texas demands continuous forward progression over a 32.2 km hiking circuit across hilly limestone terrain and the Paluxy River in February.
Who is MammothMarch Texas for?
MammothMarch Texas is open to all participants.
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