Iron Horse
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Event
The IRON HORSE Endurance Run takes place on January 2, 2027, in Paris, Texas. The event offers these distances:
- 200 Miler
- 100 Miler
- 100K
- 100K RUCK
The race is held along the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT). The event includes full race support, loaded aid stations, warming stations, crew access points, and course photography. Each finisher receives a custom plaque engraved with their name, distance, and route, with a built-in buckle holder and an authentic railroad spike from the NETT. Event apparel and buckle awards are provided for finishers, plus place awards and "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for some distances.
Course and logistics
Course surfaces include dirt, gravel, paved trails, roads, and sidewalks. The course is described as flat; elevation gain is listed as about 1000 ft for the 100K and about 2000 ft for the 100 Miler. The primary event location and race headquarters is Love Civic Center, 2025 S Collegiate Dr, Paris, TX 75460. Historic average temperatures are reported as 33 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
Ruck entries have weight requirements: over 150 lb = 30 lb, under 150 lb = 20 lb. Ruck sack or vest is allowed. Only one pacer per runner is permitted, and pacers are allowed only in the last half of each race. Participants must bring their own water-carrying system; cups are not provided. Headlamps are required for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
