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Frequently Asked Questions
Saturday August 29, 2026. The start line cannon goes off at ~7:05AM for all distances.
Packet Pick Up is at the Wichita Falls MPEC Exhibit Hall, 1000 5th St., Wichita Falls, TX, 76301.
Thursday 4:00PM > 8:00PM; Friday 2:00PM > 9:00PM; & Saturday 5:30 > 7:00AM.
Registration for the 2026 Hotter’N Hell Hundred Events will open at 12:01AM January 1, 2026.
No – due to the large number of 100k, 50 mile & 25 milers that started early and got out on the routes an hour before the support was ready. They created a significant safety concern.
Yes, requests made before the bib numbers are assigned can be made by logging back into BikeReg and editing your registration. Individuals wishing to change after should line up at the back of the starting group they are switching into.
Yes – rent a Cannondale Bike or Specialized with Unlimited Biking! All bikes will be picked up and returned to the North East corner of the MPEC Exhibit Hall 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/
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.
No – we have not had any childcare facilities agree to provide those services due to low participation in the past.
You can check by going to: ( https://www.bikereg.com/hhh-2026 ) and select “Who’s Registered”.
Check in at the problem’s desk in the Registration room.
The last riders usually finish around 5:00> 5:30 PM. The course officially closes at 5:30PM.
104 Scott Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Due to on campus construction the Midwestern State University dorm will not be available for HHH 2026 housing this year.
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.
HHH provides water, Superieur Electrolytes (https://superieurelectrolytes.com/ ), bananas, oranges and pickle juice. Some rest stops provide additional snacks at their discretion.
The last riders usually finish around 5:00> 5:30 PM. The course officially closes at 5:30PM.
104 Scott Ave, Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Hell’s Gate is 61 miles into the 100 mile ride.
Hell’s Gate is normally schedule to close at 12:30 PM. If ride conditions deteriorate to the point of being dangerous for riders and volunteers, 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 redirected to the 75 mile route through Sheppard Air Force Base.
No, we require all participants to pick up their packets at the MPEC Exhibit Hall during HHH week.
We prefer that riders pick up their packets in person. If that is not possible, you will need to bring a photo of your friend’s driver’s license to receive their bib number & packet.
It must be after Sunday August 24th! 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.
HOTTER’N HELL – of course!
