Description
The Backland is a last-man-standing trail race near the Texas and Oklahoma border. This race is run on majority trail with a bit of road. Our motto is "Run Till You Can't".
$500 Cash Prize
The last person standing wins a $500 cash prize, a huge trophy, a six-pack of beer (or root beer)
Race Information
Walnut Creek Resort & Marina
1075 Walnut Creek Rd
Gordonville, TX 76245
Saturday
7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Packet Pickup
8:00 AM Gun goes off (LMS race starts)
For more detailed race info, visit our race page - Click Here for Race Page
Race Rules
Only 37 people are allowed into the last-man-standing competition. Runners have
1 hour to complete a 4.5-mile loop, also known as a "land." Every hour the gun will go off to start the new land. If you finish the land in an hour, you wait for the gun to go off again before you continue. If you don't finish within 1 hour or you quit - you're out and ring the bell. The last person standing is titled The Backland Champion.
If you do not get accepted on the waitlist, please do not show up, you will not be allowed to race.
What You Get
All finishers will receive a Backland long sleeve shirt and a beer or root beer. Runners who complete 103.5 miles (23 lands), will receive The Backland 100-mile belt buckle. It will be one earned buckle. Any runner who completes the feat of 153 miles (34 lands), will receive The Backland golden 150-mile belt buckle.
Whoever has the best setup at the start/finish line will get a trophy for best setup! (example: giant tent, heaters, food, lights etc.)
Travel Information
If you're traveling out of town you can choose to tent camp or stay in a cabin at the Walnut Creek Resort. Here's where you can make your lodging arrangements - Click Here for Lodging
More Information/Refunds/Discounts
For more detailed information, including the course map, other race info, and aid stations, please visit the www.TexasOutlawRunning.com or click "Website" above. Pre-race emails are sent out 1-2 days prior to race day.
Runners may receive a full race credit to any race of their choosing with a minimum 14-day notice. Race credits cannot be transferred for notices less than 14 days. We do not offer full refunds. Receive your credit by canceling your registration. To cancel, log into Ultrasignup > Registration History and select “Edit” to cancel your race. Your credit needs to be used within one year. If you need an extended time to use your credit due to medical reasons (including pregnancy) or military deployments, please reach out beforehand.
We proudly offer discounts for all active duty military & first responders. Please email texasoutlawrunning@gmail.com with an ID of your profession to claim your discount.
Please note, Texas Outlaw Running Company does not ship out race apparel or medals if a runner does not show up for the race.
Event's current local time: 3:21 AM CT