The Backland - December 5, 2026

The Backland - December 5, 2026

The Backland, Title Sponsored by Nature Nate's, is a last-man-standing trail race near the Texas and Oklahoma border. This race is run on majority trail with a bit of road. Our motto is "Run Till You Can't".

$1000 Cash Prize The last person standing wins a $1000 cash prize, a huge trophy, a six-pack of beer (or root beer).

Race Information

• Location: Walnut Creek Resort & Marina, 1075 Walnut Creek Rd, Gordonville, TX 76245
• Friday Evening: Pre Race Camp Out (optional)
• Saturday: 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM Packet Pickup
• Saturday: 8:00 AM Gun goes off (LMS race starts)

Race Rules

Only 60 people are allowed into the last-man-standing competition. This limit has been increased from the previous 38 participant cap. Runners have 1 hour to complete a 4.5-mile loop, also known as a "land." Every hour the gun will go off to start the new land. If you finish the land in an hour, you wait for the gun to go off again before you continue. If you don't finish within 1 hour or you quit - you're out and ring the bell. The last person standing is titled The Backland Champion. New rule starting 2025: No ties allowed.

What You Get

• All finishers will receive a Backland long sleeve shirt and a beer or root beer.
• Runners who complete 103.5 miles (23 lands), will receive The Backland 100-mile belt buckle. It will be one earned buckle.
• Any runner who completes the feat of 153 miles (34 lands), will receive The Backland golden 150-mile belt buckle.
• Whoever has the best setup at the start/finish line will get a trophy for best setup! (example: giant tent, heaters, food, lights etc.)

Travel Information

If you're traveling out of town you can choose to tent camp or stay in a cabin at the Walnut Creek Resort. Here's where you can make your lodging arrangements - Click Here for Lodging

More Information/Policies/FAQ

For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com

For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page

For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.