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Hard Times 100 Mile

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  1. Texas Outlaw Running
  2. 2027 Edition

A flat point-to-point 100 across Northeast Texas on the NETT rail-trail

Directions
DeadlineDecember 01, 2026
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January 02, 2027
Saturday 8:00am CST start
Paris, TX
United States
100 miles
Point to Point Course
2,000 ft
Elevation Gain
No Service Requirement
Does not require trail or volunteer work
Challenging
Some ultra experience recommended
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What Makes It Great

The inaugural Hard Times 100 runs the Northeast Texas Trail (NETT), a converted rail corridor, from New Boston west to Paris, Texas. The surface mixes dirt, gravel and paved trail with some road and sidewalk, and the whole route climbs only about 2,000 ft. After passing Paris, the 100-miler adds an out-and-back east toward Roxton before finishing at the Love Civic Center. A January start means a long, cold night, with eleven full aid stations and water stations in between. Runners take a shuttle from Paris to the New Boston start.

Difficulty

Intermediate
5/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Night Running
Extreme Cold

Race Highlights

Rail-trail point-to-point
Runs the Northeast Texas Trail from New Boston to Paris
Only 2,000 ft of gain
A flat 100 with a 30-hour cutoff
Gold buckle under 24 hours
Silver buckle for finishes from 24 to 30 hours
First edition in 2027
The race launches on 2 January 2027

Finish Awards

Gold 100 Mile Buckle
Finish under 24 hours
Silver 100 Mile Buckle
Finish in 24-30 hours
Finisher Medal
Long-sleeve shirt and hoodie
DFL award
"Dead Freakin' Last" award for the last finisher

Hard Times 100 Mile

Paris, TX, United StatesJanuary 02, 2027

January 02, 2027

Hard Times 100 Mile is a point-to-point trail race in Paris, TX, United States, held on January 02, 2027. The course covers 100 miles, climbs 2,000 ft, and has a 30h cutoff.

DistDistance100 mi
GainElevation Gain2,000 ft
LimitCutoff30 h
Night RunningExtreme Cold

Entry Timeline

Registration DeadlineDecember 01, 2026
Race DayJanuary 02, 2027

Service Requirement

This race does not have a service requirement for entry.
100 miles
Distance
Point to Point
Route
30h
Cutoff Time
2,000 ft
Total Ascent

Course map not available

The route for this edition is not published yet.

Dogs Allowed

Texas Outlaw Running FAQ: dogs are welcome at events if leashed and under control; check the venue's own rules too.

No on-site camping available

Crew Access Points

Pacer Rules

Crew Rules

  • Crew may meet runners anywhere along the course; aid stations are the best meeting spots.
  • Crew may drive runners to the New Boston start and to the finish.
  • Crew stops must not hold runners past the aid station cutoffs.
Weather

Early January in Northeast Texas. The race site gives a historic average of 33-53°F. The 100-miler runs through one long night, when temperatures can reach freezing.

Cold/Hypothermia Risk

Overnight lows near or below freezing in early January

Required Gear

  • Headlamp
  • Water-carrying system (No cups at aid stations)

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Register•January 02, 2027