What day is the 2023 Hotter’n Hell Hundred Endurance Ride?
Saturday August 24, 2024.
Returning in 2024:
The Hotter’N Hell Hundred Pace Group!
Check back tuned for details
When will registration open?
Registration for the 2024 Hotter’N Hell Hundred Events will open at 12:01AM January 1, 2024. We will offer the early registration discount through the month of March (January 1st through March 31st). Regular registration price increases will take effect beginning April 1st.
What changes will we see for 2023 HHH?
The Pace Group - A 5 hour supported Century Ride - Returns to HHH in 2024! (2024 Pace Group)
The private parking lot owners around downtown opened their lots for free parking for the 2022 HHH Weekend and we anticipate the same partnerships for 2024.
In 2023 Friday night and Saturday Afternoon Criterium race Start & Finish lines were moved to the corner of 8th St and Travis - we plan to continue with the new courses in 2024. The Sunday morning Criterium course will be similar to the one used in 2023 but may have a minor adjustment.
All 2024 HHH Weekend Event registrations will be for the live, in-person events only. Due to limited participation we do not plan to offer a virtual Endurance Ride Event this year.
Due to excessive cost increases incurred in 2022 that continued to rise in 2023 we are again having to increase registration costs to be able to continue to provide the HHH events. That said, one of the requests by a number of riders was to provide finisher medals instead of pins and premium t-shirts. We are currently shopping both of these requests!
Is there going to be an early start for the 100 mile group?
The 2011 a 6:15 start was planned for the 100 milers because of the forecast 114 degree temperatures. Plans were put in place to staff the 100 mile rest stops an hour early to support that start. As you will remember, there was significant publicity that only the 100 mile route would open early. The large number of 100k, 50 mile & even 25 milers that started early and got out on the routes an hour before the support was ready created a significant safety concern. We do not have plans to repeat the early start.
How far is it to Hell’s Gate on the 100 mile route?
Hell’s Gate is 61 miles into the ride. What time does Hell’s Gate close and what happens? Hell’s Gate is normally schedule to close at 12:30 PM. If ride conditions deteriorate to the point of being dangerous for riders, in other words, the “Wet Bulb Temperature” has reached DANGEROUS levels Hell’s Gate may be closed earlier at the direction of the Ride Medical Director. When Hell’s Gate closes the remaining 40 miles of the 100 mile route will be closed and all riders will be directed to the alternate 75 mile route through Sheppard Air Force Base. What is the “Wet Bulb Temperature” and why is that critical to my safety? Read: https://earthsky.org/earth/wet-bulb-temperature-explained-dangers/
How do I register for the 75 mile route?
You can either select the 75 mile Alt route when registering or sign up for the 100 mile route and at Hell’s Gate(~61 miles) follow the access road to merge with the 100k route through SAFB.
Can I change the Endurance Ride distance I plan to Ride?
Requests made before the bib numbers are assigned will be made in the registration system. Individuals wishing to change after should line up at the back of the starting group they are switching into.
Is there a place to rent bikes for the RIDE?
Don't have a bike for the event? No problem! Rent a Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited Biking! All bikes will be brought to the MPEC location and picked up at the Finish Line location for convenience. Helmets are provided with all rentals. For more information click on this link: https://www.unlimitedbiking.com/events/hottern-hell-hundred-endurance-ride/
How can I volunteer to help at Hotter’N Hell this year?
We truly appreciate all the volunteers that make the Hotter’N Hell Hundred possible! To volunteer please click on this link: https://signup.com/go/jqsCnXe or email hhhvols@gmail.com and provide your contact information. A volunteer coordinator will contact you as soon as possible.
WILL THERE BE CHILDCARE?
Since only two children were registered in 2018, the YMCA will not be offering Childcare in 2024. We have not had any other childcare facilities step forward and offer to provide those services.
Have I registered?
You can check by going to: ( https://www.bikereg.com/hhh-2024 ) and select “Who’s Registered”.
What do I do if I don’t get or have my waiver?
Starting in 2020 you signed the waiver electronically when you registered on BikeReg.com. This will eliminate the need to email waivers for signature prior to picking up your bib number & ride packet. It is absolutely necessary that you enter your correct email address when registering.
Hotter’ N Hell Housing - MSU Texas
Due to on campus construction the Midwestern State University dorm will not be available for HHH 2024 housing this year.
What time does the Endurance Ride Start?
The start line cannon goes off at ~7:05AM for all distances.
How many rest stops are there?
The rest stops are spaced about every 10 miles on all of the Endurance Ride routes, a little closer toward the end of the 100 mile route.
What nutrition do the rest stops provide?
HHH provides water, Superieur Electrolytes (https://superieurelectrolytes.com/ ), bananas, oranges and pickle juice. Some rest stops provide additional snacks at their discretion.
What time does the 100 mile Endurance Ride route close?
The last riders usually finish around 5:00> 5:30 PM. The course officially closes at 5:30PM as a section of Lamar Ave between 9th & 8th streets will be closed for the evening Criterium races.
What is the start line address?
104 Scott Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Where can I pick up my packet?
Packet Pick Up is at the Wichita Falls MPEC Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th St., Wichita Falls, TX, 76301.
What are the hours for Onsite Registration and Packet Pick Up?
Thursday 4:00PM > 8:00PM; Friday 2:00PM > 9:00PM; & Saturday 5:30 > 7:00AM.
Are there any advance packet pick up sites in the Metroplex?
No, we require all participants to pick up their packets at the MPEC Exhibit Hall during HHH week.
Can I pick up my friend’s packet?
We prefer that riders pick up their packets in person. If that is not possible, you will need to bring a photo copy of your friend’s driver’s license to receive their bib number & packet.
Why doesn’t the FAX machine work for my registration?
It must be after Sunday August 20th! We are out of the office setting up for HHH weekend and no longer have access to input manual registrations. You can Late register in person Thursday, Friday and early Saturday morning at the MPEC Exhibit Hall.