Jacob's Ladder Challenge
- Date Wed 16th September 2026
- Time 6:00PM CDT
- Location Waco, Texas
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready to challenge yourself at the Jacob's Ladder Challenge on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, in Waco, McLennan! This exhilarating event kicks off at 6:00 PM at the scenic Redwood Shelter. Participants will race against the clock to see how many laps they can complete in just 30 minutes, tackling a 1K course that features an impressive 70-foot elevation change as they ascend Jacob's Ladder. While there are no official awards, participants will enjoy the thrill of competition and the coveted bragging rights in both Open and Masters age groups. This free event is exclusively for current members of the Waco Striders Running Club, so be sure to pre-register for your bib number! On-site registration and bib pick-up will take place from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity to push your limits and enjoy a fantastic evening of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
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.
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.
Races
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Jacob's Ladder Challenge
Wed 16th September 2026 (6:00PM CDT)
Free
OPENS 01 AUG
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