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Big Bad Ruck

Name: Big Bad Ruck
Start: 2025-04-26
End: 2025-04-27
Location: Gilmer

Gilmer, United States • 26-27 Apr 2025

The BIG BAD RUCK is an exciting endurance event held in the scenic piney woods of Northeast Texas, featuring various challenges: a 1-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour ruck. Participants navigate hilly single-track dirt trails on a private ranch, completing a 3-mile loop. Each challenge offers unique awards, including patches and a jacket for the 24-hour ruck.

The event emphasizes self-sufficiency, requiring participants to bring their own hydration systems. Camping is available on-site for those wishing to extend their experience. The event promises a supportive atmosphere with aid stations, photography, and friendly volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Gilmer

Race information

Website Registration

24 hr

24 Hour Ruck

12 hr

12 Hour Ruck

6 hr

6 Hour Ruck

1 hr

1 Hour Ruck

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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Saturday Apr 11

YoungLife Run & Relay

A charity trail running event in Longview, TX on April 11, 2026 offering 5K, 10K, 10K ruck, half marathon and 25K relay on Mobberly Baptist Church trails. Proceeds support Greater Longview YoungLife.

Sat - Sun Jul 18-19

Eastern Legend

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Experience a rugged night trail run on a private ranch in Gilmer, Texas. Navigate single track trails and creek crossings under the stars with distances ranging from a 5K to a 50K ultra.

Sunday Jan 31

Run the Pines - Kilgore

Kilgore

5 km

30 km

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