Beast Of The Backroads
Longview, Texas, United States
Mar, 2027 (TBD)
5k, 10mi
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Race Information
Join Texas Outlaw Running for the annual Beast of the Backroads through the pineywood hills of East Texas. The race offers a variety of distances: 10-mile ruck, 10-mile run, and 5K run. Can you outrun the donkey?!
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Spurs Austin International Half 🤠👢⚙️
📍Austin, TX - January 17, 2027
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✅ Net downhill course ending in Downtown Austin
✅ Half marathon solo or relay options
✅ Epic spinner finisher medal
Lace up for the Spurs Austin International Half, formerly named 3M Half Marathon, and race one of the country's fastest half marathons on the iconic Downhill to Downtown course. Featuring a fast, net downhill route, live music, Spurs spirit, an exciting downtown finish, and an epic spinner finisher medal, it's the perfect race to chase a personal best and create unforgettable race-day memories.
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Race Facts
Race Size: 100 - 500
Elevation: Downhill
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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