Pineywood Ruck Relay
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Event overview
The Pineywoods RUCK Relay is a 27-mile team relay on April 25, 2026, running from the Upshur County Courthouse area in Gilmer, TX to the Gregg County Courthouse in Longview, TX. Teams consist of 2–4 members who alternate legs; there are five legs in total. The route is self-navigated with checkpoints where teams swap runners. The event starts at The Body Health and Wellness (215 Buffalo St, Gilmer, TX 75644) and finishes at the Longview Courthouse. The price covers the entire team and the team captain must complete registration for the team.
- Distances
- 27 miles total
- Legs: 5–7 miles each
Course, equipment and logistics
Surfaces include highway shoulders, backroads, sidewalk, and dirt or grass sides of roads. Total elevation gain for the course is about 1700 ft. Historic average temperatures are listed as 52-78 degrees. The course has no markings or road closures; some roads have high speed limits. Aid station hydration is provided, and teams are responsible for navigation, planning, food, and transport.
Required equipment and rules include headlamps for participants who start in the dark, high-visibility traffic safety gear on public roadways, staying on the left side of the road facing traffic, moving onto the shoulder for oncoming traffic, and carrying a communication device. Ruck weight requirements: 30 lb if the participant weighs more than 150 lbs, 20 lb if under 150 lbs; ruck sack or vest is allowed. Event gear includes a relay tee and finisher patch; awards are given to top teams and last place. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
