Iron Horse Endurance Run
Paris, United States • 2-3 Jan 2027
Iron Horse Endurance Run - Paris TX, January 2 2027
The Iron Horse Endurance Run takes place on the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT) with events staged from Love Civic Center in Paris, Texas. Distances offered include:
- 50K
- 100K
- 100M
- 100K RUCK
The course surface includes dirt, gravel, paved trails, roads, and sidewalks. Elevation is described as generally flat with approximately 1000 feet of elevation gain for the 100K and 2000 feet of gain for the 100M. Historic average temperatures for the event period are about 33 to 53 degrees Fahrenheit.
Aid stations are provided along the courses with examples and mile markers listed for each distance. Typical aid station supplies include hot and cold foods, snacks, water, electrolytes, pickle juice, and ice; separate water stations offer water and ice. Course maps and aid station locations are published by the organizer.
Mandatory equipment and rules noted by the organizer include a headlamp for all participants, a required personal water carrying system (event does not provide disposable cups), and no littering or cutting the course. Ruck weight requirements for the 100K RUCK are defined as 30 lb for participants over 150 lb and 20 lb for those under 150 lb; ruck sacks or vests are allowed.
Awards and finisher items are planned for all distances, and shuttle transportation to the 100K and 100M start lines is available through registration. Participants who withdraw early must notify the race director at the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.