Location Change
Due to ongoing construction at Mission Tejas State Park, we are moving this race to a private ranch with similar trails in Gilmer Texas (1.5 hours from grapeland TX). This race is still happening on the same day and times. Just a different location. Stay tuned for more course information.
Race Overview
Experience the challenge of East Texas at night with the Eastern Legend at Mission Tejas State Park. Choose from distances ranging from 5K to 50K, including a 10K RUCK, and take control of your race by selecting one of two 5K loop options—either the steeper 3.01-mile loop with 350 feet of elevation gain or the longer, less hilly 3.09-mile loop with 287 feet of gain. This night run promises a rugged, rewarding course for runners seeking to test their limits.
Course Overview
- Surface: Rooty single-track trails.
- Course: Two 5K Loops, you choose which loop you run.
- Elevation: Steep showing 287-350ft elevation gain per loop.
- Location: Mission Tejas State Park (19343 State Hwy 21 E, Grapeland, TX 75844)
- Historic Average 72-80 degrees night time weather.
Location and Times
The start and finish are located at the Mission Tejas State Park.
(19343 State Hwy 21 E, Grapeland, TX 75844)
Saturday
6-8PM Packet pickup + pop-up store
7PM - 50K Starts
7:30PM - 26M Starts
8PM - 13M Starts
8:15PM - 10K RUN + RUCK Starts
8:30PM - 5K RUN Starts
Sunday
Cutoff - 5AM (10 Hours)
Cleanup - 8AM (Volunteers Needed)
What You Get
RACE GEAR/AWARDS:
- Eastern Legend Soft Shirt
- Eastern Legend Collectible Finisher Medals for all finishers
- 1st Place awards M & F for all distances
- Unique 50K medal for 50K finishers
- DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for 50K
- Eastern Legend 10K Patch for RUCK finishers
RACE EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
Texas Summer Night Series
This race is a part of the Texas Summer Night Series. The 2025 "Texas Summer Night Series" spans all across Texas. Complete 3 out of the 6 races in the series to complete it.
Anyone who completes 3/6 runs in this series receives all 3 collectible medals in addition to a Texas Summer Night Series Water Proof Sports Duffle Bag
- June 14th | Fire Trail Running Festival (near San Antonio TX) Sign Up
- June 28th | Eastern Legend (near Lufkin TX) Sign Up
- July 12th | Noche Trail Runs (near Kerrville TX) Sign Up
- Aug 9th | Bear Country Night Trek (Waco TX) Sign Up
- Aug 23rd | Fiesta Night Run (San Antonio TX) Sign Up
- Sep 6th | Lone Star Night Run (near Fort Worth TX) Sign Up
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: 12:26 PM CT
