North Texas Ultra
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North Texas Ultra description
The North Texas Ultra is a trail running event held on the Lost Creek Reservoir State Trailway at Fort Richardson State Park, North Park Unit in Jacksboro, Texas. The course is a 15.5 mile out and back loop that begins and ends at the North Park Unit. The trail surface is soft fine gravel and the route is described as open and wide.
Distances offered include:
- 5K
- 10K
- 25K
- 50K
- 52 mile
- 100K
- 25K ruck
The course has about 550 feet of elevation gain and loss per 15.5 mile loop. Aid stations are placed along the route with varied supplies such as hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice and ice. Specific aid locations include the main start and finish station at mile 15.5, Mandy's station at miles 4.4 and 11.1, and a Quarry water station at mile 7.8. Road and crew access and drop bag options vary by station; drop bag transport to the Twin Lakes aid station is available and drop bags may be left at the start finish area.
Shuttle parking is provided for some distances at Twin Lakes Community Activity Center with shuttles to the start line; 52 mile and 100K participants park at the North Park Unit. All participants must carry a personal water carrying system because the race is a no cup event. For nighttime sections of the 100K and 52 mile events a headlamp and an emergency blanket are required. Ruck events have weight rules based on competitor weight and allow ruck sacks or vests.
Nearby facilities include camping options at Fort Richardson State Park and hotels in Bridgeport about 30 minutes from the start area. Historic average temperatures for the event period range from about 35 to 60 degrees Fahrenheit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.