Ultra Running Hub Cat Spring, TX, United States · Saturday, November 7, 2026
Big Tex Backyard
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (28h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, November
Regional 2001-2020 average for November — NASA POWER, grid elevation 77 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28h | 110 | Kendall Picado Fallas · 187.768 km | Alyssa McClellan · 181.062 km |
| 2024 | 14h | 33 | Shea Frederick · 93.884 km | Gabby de la Rosa · 80.472 km |
| 2023 | 22h | 39 | Isaac Cornelius · 147.532 km | Melissa Frazho · 107.296 km |
The field grew 233% between 2024 (33) and 2025 (110). 17% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (28h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 28 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.