Up & Away Run & Ruck

🎉 EVENT OVERVIEW

Texas Outlaw Running presents an exciting weekend of running, walking, and rucking at the Up & Away Run & Ruck in Longview TX, featuring the BLPH (Bush-League Pinch Hitters) 7 Miler Night Challenge on Friday night and the 6K and 13K Run or Ruck on Saturday morning. Hosted in the heart of Longview amidst the great Texas Balloon Race, this event offers a unique opportunity to race under the stars on Friday and enjoy the sight of hot air balloons filling the sky on Saturday, all while supporting a great cause.

• Friday Kickoff: June 13th kicks off the weekend with the BLPH Night Challenge, a 7-mile run or ruck starting at 9:00 PM.
• Exclusive Medal: Take on this thrilling night route and earn the exclusive Night Challenge medal.
• Saturday Events: Join us for the Up & Away Run & Ruck on June 14th.
• Race Options: Choose between the 13K Sky High Run or Ruck (8.1 miles) or the 6K Sky High Run or Ruck (3.7 miles).

📍 WHEN & WHERE

• Location: Parking Lot at 1016 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 (GOOGLE PIN)
• Friday: June 13th - BLPH NIGHT CHALLENGE 7 MILER
• Packet Pickup: 8-9PM
• Challenge Begins: 9PM

🏃‍♂️ WHAT YOU GET

• All Participants: Up & Away Run & Ruck TEE for all participants
• Friday Challenge: A BLPH Night Challenge Finisher Medal
• Saturday Run & Ruck: Up & Away Run Finisher Medals for all finishers
• Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for Run M & F, and Ruck M & F

🎈 EVENT EXPERIENCE

• Nutrition: Aid Station Food & Hydration
• Visuals: Great Texas Balloon Race Balloons in Sky
• Support: Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
• Course: Fully Marked/Supported Course

🎒 RUCK REQUIREMENTS

• Gear: A rucksack, weight vest, or weight carrier
• Hydration: Water/Hydration. Hydration Bladder and/or a bottle recommended.
• Medical: Any medication you might need
• Weight requirements: If you weigh more than 150 lbs = 30 lb. Ruck: If you weigh less than 150 lbs = 20 lb. Ruck

🤝 SPONSORS

ORR Cadillac GMC - TITLE SPONSOR

📄 More Information

For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit Texas Outlaw Running.

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.