Annual Event

The Hotter 'N Hell Hundred Bike Race Draws Thousands Each August

Wichita Falls hosts a large annual bicycle event in late August, when temperatures typically top 100 degrees, drawing cyclists from across the country.

Wichita County The Great Outdoors

The Hotter 'N Hell Hundred is a sanctioned cycling event held in Wichita Falls in late August each year. Riders choose from routes of different lengths, including a 100-mile option that gives the race its name. The race takes place in the peak of North Texas summer heat.

It is one of the larger cycling events in the Southwest. For new residents, the event means major road closures around Wichita Falls on race weekend. If you are moving to the area, expect heavy traffic the last weekend of August. Check the official event website for registration and road closure information closer to race day.

Source to confirm: Texas State Historical Association – Wichita County

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