East Texas Ultra
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East Texas Ultra
The East Texas Ultra is a trail running and rucking event at Mineola Nature Preserve in Mineola, Texas on May 9, 2026. The course runs through tall pine trees and the piney trails within the preserve. Registration closes on Fri, May 8 at 11:59 PM CT. Early bird pricing ends 02/09/2026 and regular pricing ends 04/25/2026. Entry fees vary by distance and registration period.
Distances
- 50K
- 28K
- 14K
- 7K
- 7K RUCK
Race format and logistics
Distances are completed as looped laps: 50K is seven loops, 28K is four loops, 14K is two loops, and 7K is one loop. The event is cupless; water refill stations will be available for participants to refill their own bottles or cups. There is a 9-hour cutoff for the event. Bib pickup is available on race morning.
Awards, gear and support
Finishers receive an event T-shirt and collectible finisher medals; 50K finishers receive a 50K inscription on their medal and ruck finishers receive a patch. There are 1st place awards for each distance by male and female, DFL awards for the 50K, and top 50K finishers may qualify for the Big Texas Ultra Championship. Aid station food and hydration, course marking, and event photography are provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
