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Hard Times 100K

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Route not available
  1. Texas Outlaw Running
  2. 2027 Edition

A 68.7-mile rail-trail run from New Boston to Paris, Texas

Directions
DeadlineDecember 01, 2026
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January 02, 2027
Saturday 8:00am CST start
Paris, TX
United States
68.7 miles
Point to Point Course
1,000 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 Hard Times "100K" is really 68.7 miles. It runs the Northeast Texas Trail point-to-point from New Boston to the finish in Paris, Texas, on a mix of dirt, gravel and paved trail with about 1,000 ft of climbing. It shares the first 64 miles with the 100-miler. Runners get a 27.5-hour cutoff and hard cutoffs at each full aid station.

Difficulty

Intermediate
4/10

Some ultra experience recommended

Night Running
Extreme Cold

Finish Awards

Silver 100K Buckle
Finisher Medal
Long-sleeve shirt and hoodie
DFL award
"Dead Freakin' Last" award for the last finisher

Hard Times 100K

Paris, TX, United StatesJanuary 02, 2027

January 02, 2027

Hard Times 100K is a point-to-point trail race in Paris, TX, United States, held on January 02, 2027. The course covers 68.7 miles, climbs 1,000 ft, and has a 27h30m cutoff.

DistDistance68.7 mi
GainElevation Gain1,000 ft
LimitCutoff27 h 30 m
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.
68.7 miles
Distance
Point to Point
Route
27h30m
Cutoff Time
1,000 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.

Required Gear

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

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Register•January 02, 2027