September 23, 2023
A Texas Ultra Championship Qualifier
RACE OVERVIEW
The North Texas Ultra is a 10K, 25K, 50K, 52 Miler, and 100K run held on Fort Richardson State Park's Trailway in the foothills of North Texas. Featuring an open, scenic, historical, and paved with soft fine gravel. The race follows a 15.5-mile out & back course beginning and ending at the North Park Unit.
<- we need volunteers!!
Course Overview
- Surface: Soft fine gravel, open trail.
- Course: Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway
- Elevation: Relatively flat with gains and loss of 690ft every 15.5M loop.
- Location: Fort Richardson State Park - North Park Unit
- Cupless Race: Please make sure to bring your own water-carrying system! We don't serve cups.
- Pacers: Pacers are allowed on the last 2 loops of the 100K, last 2 loops of the 52M, and last loop of the 50K.
Texas Ultra Championship
The Top 10 Males and Top 10 Females that run the farthest distance of a Texas Ultra race will qualify for the Texas Ultra Championship for a chance to win thousands of dollars and the Texas Ultra Championship Title.
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23' Texas Ultra Finisher Medals
Every runner will get a North Texas Ultra Craft Sportswear short sleeve shirt and a collectible finisher race medal that matches with the other Texas Ultra Race medals. We will also have aid station food and supplies at this event.
50K & 52M finishers will receive a special North Texas Ultra 50K or 52 Miler Finisher token. 100K Finishers will receive a North Texas Ultra 100K Finisher belt buckle. The first-place male and first-place female of each distance will get an award. The last person to finish each distance will get a DFL award... "dead freakin last."
Any runner who receives all four finisher medals will receive a special case.
Location and Times
The start and finish are located at the North Park Unit of Fort Richardson State Park.
(134 trailway drive, Jacksboro, TX 76458)
Click here for the pin to the exact start and finish location.
Packet Pickup - North Park Unit of Forth Richardson State Park.
Friday - 4PM to 6PM
Saturday - 5:00AM to 7:15AM
Participants will receive their Bib and Race T-Shirt at packet pickup.
Start Times - Saturday
100K Runners - Start time 6:00 AM
50K & 52M Runners - Start time 7:00 AM
10K & 25K Runners - Start time 7:30 AM
Cutoff Time - Sunday
3:00 AM - 20 Hours
Race
100K Runners - Four loops
Runners will run a total of 62.14 miles. The elevation gain is around 2760ft of climbing and descending. Aid stations will be available every 3-5 miles per loop.
52M Runners - Three loops + One modified loop
Runners will run a total of 52.24 miles. The elevation gain is around 2333ft of climbing and descending. Aid stations will be available every 3-5 miles per loop.
50K Runners - Two loops
Runners will run a total of 31.07 miles. The elevation gain is around 1380ft of climbing and descending. Aid stations will be available every 3-5 miles per loop.
25K Runners - One loop
Runners will run a total of 15.53 miles. The elevation gain is around 690ft of climbing and descending. Aid stations will be available every 3-5 miles per loop.
10K Runners - One modified loop
Runners will run a total of 6.24 miles. The elevation gain is around 263ft of climbing and descending. The aid station will be available at the start and finish.
Every runner will get a North Texas Ultra Craft Sportswear short sleeve shirt and a collectible finisher race medal that matches with the other Texas Ultra Race medals. 100K Finishers receive a 100K North Texas Ultra belt buckle. We will also have aid station food and supplies at this event.
The first-place male and first-place female of each distance will get an award. The last person to finish each distance will get a DFL award... "dead freakin last."
The top 10 males and top 10 females that finish the 100K distance will qualify for the Texas Ultra Championship.
Course
Loop - Click here to view the course map
10K/Modified Loop - Click here to view the 10K/Modified loop course map
Trail Markers
Since the trailway is already marked, there will be no markings on it except for the turnarounds and intersections. Signs with arrows will be used to show which way to run.
Aid Station
There will be three aid/water stations.
Main Aid Station (Start/Finish Area Mile 15.5)
The main aid station will be manned by a few volunteers and will have water, Tailwind, Pickle Juice, sodas, bananas, oranges, watermelon, PB&Js, and other various salty, sweet, and savory snacks.
Twin Lakes Hydration Station (Mile 4.4/11.1)
This water station will have water, Tailwind & ice. This station may not be manned.
Quarry Water Station (Mile 7.8)
This water station will have water & ice. This station may not be manned.
Camping/Required Day Pass
Required Day Pass - Click Here
State Park Camping - Click Here
"Soldiers at Fort Richardson protected settlers along the Texas frontier. Today, you can walk in the footsteps of those soldiers. But you can also camp and explore the countryside they protected on foot, bike or horseback." - TPWD
Additional Information
Volunteer - Click Here
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 the main aid station.
