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May 18-19, 2024
A race of the Texas Ultra Series
RACE OVERVIEW
The East Texas Ultra is a 7K, 14K, 28K, and 50K trail run held at Lake Bob Sandlin State Park in the piney woods of East Texas. Featuring an open and scenic dirt/gravel course with some single-track trails. The race follows a 4.5-mile loop beginning and ending at the Lakeview Loop Trailhead.
Course Overview
- Surface: Open dirt/gravel trail & single track dirt trail
- Course: Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Trails
- Elevation: Moderately hilly with gains and loss of 300ft per loop.
- Location: Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Lakeview Loop Trailhead.
- Weather: Historic Average shows 60-82 degrees.
- No Cup Race: We don't serve cups, please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system!
Texas Ultra Series
This series spans all across Texas. All the finisher medals from each race combine to make the State of Texas. Anyone who finishes all the races will receive a special wooden case for all the finisher medals. The Top 7 Males and Top 7 Females that run the farthest distance of a Texas Ultra race will qualify for the Big Texas Ultra 100K Championship near Austin TX for a chance to win the Big Texas Ultra Champion Title.
2024-2025 Texas Ultra Finisher Medals
Every runner will get an East Texas Ultra short sleeve shirt and a collectible finisher race medal that matches the races in the Texas Ultra Series.
50K finishers will receive a special East Texas Ultra 50K inscribed finisher medal. The first-place male and first-place female of each distance will get an award. The last person to finish the 50K distance will get a DFL award... "dead freakin last."
Any runner who receives all five finisher medals will receive a special case for all of them. You have up to two years (till the end of 2025) to finish all 5 races and get the connecting medals.
Location and Times
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park Lakeview Loop Trailhead
(341 State, Park Rd 2117, Pittsburg, TX 75686.)
Click here for the pin to the exact start and finish location.
Schedule:
Saturday, May 18th
Packet Pickup - 6:30AM to 7:30AM (Participants will receive their Bib and Race T-Shirt at packet pickup.)
Start Times:
50K Runners - 7:15 AM
28K Runners - 7:30 AM
Cutoff Time: 5:00 PM (10 Hours)
Sunday, May 19th
Packet Pickup - 6:30AM to 7:30AM (Participants will receive their Bib and Race T-Shirt at packet pickup.)
Start Times:
7K & 14K Runners - 7:30 AM
Cutoff Time: 12:00 PM (4.5 Hours)
Race
50K Runners - Seven Loops
50K runners will run a total of 31+ miles. The elevation gain is over 2100ft of climbing with over 2100ft in descending. The main aid station will be available every 4.5 miles.
28K Runners - Four Loops
28K runners will run a total of 18+ miles. The elevation gain is over 1200ft of climbing with over 1200ft in descending. The main aid station will be available every 4.5 miles.
14K Runners - Two Loops
14K runners will run a total of 9+ miles. The elevation gain is over 600ft of climbing with over 600ft in descending. The main aid station will be available every 4.5 miles.
7K Runners - One Loop
7K runners will run a total of 4+ miles. The elevation is over 300ft of climbing with over 300ft in descending. The main aid station will be available at the start and finish.
Course
Trail Markers
We will use orange ties, signage with arrows, and flags throughout the course.
Aid Station
Main Aid Station (Start & Finish)
The aid station will be manned by a few volunteers and will have water, Tailwind (electrolytes), sodas, bananas, oranges, pickles, chips, Oreos, pretzels, nuts, and animal crackers.
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Camping & Cabins/Required Day Pass
Required Day Pass - Click Here
Cabins - Click Here
Camping - Click Here
"Two ecoregions meet here on the shore of Lake Bob Sandlin in northeast Texas. The result: massive trees, tall grasses, and a fascinating mix of plants and animals." - Lake Bob Sandlin State Park
Additional Information
Volunteer - Link Coming Soon
Event Contact - Briston Rains TexasOutlawRunning@gmail.com
Instagram - @TexasOutlawRunning
Facebook - Texas Outlaw Running Company
YouTube - Texas Outlaw Running Company
Twitter - @RunningOutlaw
Sponsor & Partner
The Pickle Juice Company & Tailwind will be providing their electrolytes for the race. You will see their products available at aid stations.
