Ultra Running Hub Mineola, TX, United States · Saturday, May 15, 2027
East Texas Ultra
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 139 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 59 | Gabriel Cleator · 04:35:45 | Alexandra Walker · 04:31:12 |
| 2025 | 50km | 43 | Nicholas Wittkopp · 04:20:02 | Addison Walling · 05:01:34 |
| 2024 | 50km | 38 | Ryan Hill · 04:26:00 | Kristyn Langdon · 05:28:57 |
| 2023 | 50km | 32 | Ryan Hill · 04:23:33 | Alyssa McClellan · 05:32:56 |
| 2022 | 50km | 14 | Neil Smith · 06:29:11 | Kaitlin Keys · 07:59:03 |
| 2021 | 50km | 20 | German Garcia · 04:23:20 | Angela Spears · 05:47:06 |
The field grew 37% between 2025 (43) and 2026 (59). 17% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a fast & flat course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail with 70 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The East Texas Ultra takes runners through the Mineola Nature Preserve on May 15, 2027. With only 70 meters of total elevation gain across the 50-kilometer distance—averaging just 1.4 meters of climb per kilometer—the looped course under the pines is exceptionally flat, leaving virtually no hills to disrupt a steady running rhythm.
That flat profile pairs with a 9-hour limit that demands a continuous forward pace. Requiring a minimum speed of 10.8 minutes per kilometer, the cut-off is tighter than 65% of 50k races and more generous than 35%, leaving less leeway for walking breaks than typical trail ultras at this distance.
Organized by Texas Outlaw Running Company, the event drew 59 finishers in 2026, putting its field size bigger than 63% of 50k peers and smaller than 36%.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.