IRON HORSE

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Set to make history on January 2, 2027, the inaugural IRON HORSE Endurance Run in Paris, TX, promises to be a groundbreaking event in Texas ultrarunning. This race offers challenging 100-mile and 100-kilometer distances, utilizing the vast and untamed stretches of the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT). Runners will traverse a diverse, deceptively fast course featuring gravel, dirt, pavement, and grass, winding through small towns, over bridges, and across prairies and rugged backcountry. While generally flat, the 100K boasts around 1,000 feet of elevation gain, with the 100 Miler climbing approximately 2,000 feet.

The IRON HORSE is more than just a race; it marks the debut of Texas's first true point-to-point 100K and a near point-to-point 100-mile foot race, establishing itself as a premier event from its very first running. Organized by Texas Outlaw Running Company, this fully supported event provides aid stations with food, hydration, and warming stations to assist runners through the demanding course. Participants should note this is a "No Cup Race," requiring personal water-carrying systems. Typical race day conditions in early January present cool weather, with historical highs around 53°F and lows near 33°F, and a 13% chance of precipitation. The Love Civic Center serves as a central hub for event operations.

Crossing the finish line at the IRON HORSE earns more than just a buckle; finishers will receive a custom engraved plaque, complete with a built-in buckle holder and an authentic railroad spike pulled directly from the Northeast Texas Trail, a unique testament to their grit and accomplishment. This race is designed to test endurance limits and etch its name into ultrarunning lore, inviting athletes to be part of an unforgettable chapter in Texas running.

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