Race Cutoff Times

Running Division Cutoff Times

• Checkpoint 1: 8:00 AM
• Checkpoint 2: 11:00 AM
• Checkpoint 3: 2:00 PM
• Checkpoint 4: 5:00 PM
• Finish Line: 8:00 PM

Rucking Division Cutoff Times

• Checkpoint 1: 12:00 AM
• Checkpoint 2: 5:00 AM
• Checkpoint 3: 10:00 AM
• Checkpoint 4: 3:00 PM
• Finish Line: 8:00 PM

The course finish cutoff is 8:00 PM for the safety of all participants.

Team Size Guidelines

If you would like to remain competitive (included in division and category rankings), you must follow these guidelines:

• Runners: Teams of 10 or fewer
• Ruckers: Teams of 6 or fewer

You may exceed these guidelines if you are not competitive (unranked).

Packet pickup will be available at the Team Captains meeting before race day and on the morning of the event prior to your team's start time. Specific details about the Team Captains meeting will be sent via email in the weeks leading up to the event.

Yes, another team member may collect race packets on behalf of your team. Packets are organized by team and distributed collectively to the Team Captain or designated proxy during the Team Captains Meeting. If the Team Captain or proxy cannot attend this meeting, packets can be retrieved on race day before your team's start time.

Yes! Parking is free at both the start and finish locations. Teams can park at the designated area for the start of the event, located at Parkway Fellowship Church (27043 FM 1093, Richmond, TX 77406). Please note that overnight parking is not permitted at the start location.

The finish line is situated on the beach in Brazoria County Public Beach, located outside the permitted beach access of Surfside Beach. Participants do not need to purchase a Surfside Beach permit to access the finish line.

Our event features four strategically placed Checkpoints and Aid Stations along the route, spaced approximately every 15 miles to support participants:

• CP1: Shell Gas Station (Mile 15)
  6026 TX-36, Rosenberg, TX 77471
• CP2: Valero Gas Station (Mile 30)
  27033 TX-36, Damon, TX 77430
• CP3: Kids Academy Learning Center (Mile 45)
  1416 S Columbia Dr, West Columbia, TX 77486
• CP4: Sunny's JC Corner (Mile 60)
  7102 TX-36, Freeport, TX 77541

These checkpoints provide essential support, hydration, and rest areas to ensure participant safety and comfort throughout the event.

Your entry fee unlocks an extraordinary race experience! Beyond the challenge, you'll receive an exclusive event shirt, a commemorative patch to mark your achievement, a collectible sticker, and a coveted spot at our epic post-challenge feast.

For competitive teams, a traditional rucksack (backpack) is required. Non-competitive teams (no official ranking) may opt to use weighted vests instead. 

Ruck Weight Requirements:

• Participants weighing over 150 lbs must carry a minimum of 30 lbs in their rucksack
• Participants weighing 150 lbs or less must carry a minimum of 20 lbs in their rucksack

To maintain event fairness and integrity, rucksacks will be officially weighed at both the start and finish lines. Competitive teams are required to use a traditional backpack-style rucksack. Event personnel may conduct additional weight verification checks throughout the course.

Note: Teams not competing for awards may alternatively use weighted vests.

You can join an existing team up until race day. However, to ensure you receive your race shirt and bib, register by June 30th. Team creation closes on this date as well.

Team members must wear their official race bib visibly when on the course. These identification markers are crucial for event staff, local supporters, and first responders to quickly recognize and assist participants during the race.