Run the Rail - Marathon and Half Marathon

Saturday, October 14, 2023 Past event

9:00 AM CDT

New Boston, Texas

$27.50–$101.70 · 10 races

5km, 10km, Half Marathon, Marathon

Event summary

Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the 8th Annual Run the Rail event on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in New Boston, Texas! This exciting marathon and half marathon will take participants on a scenic journey along the Northeast Texas trail, which spans the longest hike/bike trail in Texas, measuring an impressive 130 miles. Runners in the half marathon will start in DeKalb, Texas, while full marathon participants will embark from Avery, Texas, making their way through De Kalb and finishing proudly at the Three Bostons' Museum in downtown New Boston.

In addition to the traditional marathon and half marathon, this event also features two- and four-person relays, ensuring there's a race for everyone to enjoy. Participants can look forward to a vibrant post-race celebration at the finish line, making it a perfect day for athletes and spectators alike. Registration packet pickup will be available on October 13, 2023, and on race day morning. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and experience the beauty of Northeast Texas!

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Races

Run the Rail - Marathon (26.2 miles)

Incl. $6.70 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to run 26.2 miles, and entire marathon distance. No walkers, please. Select a different event for alternative mileages and teaming.

8:00 AM CDT

$101.70

Entries closed
Run the Rail - 1/2 Marathon (13.1 miles)

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to run or walk the entire 1/2 marathon of 13.1 miles. Select a different event for alternative mileages and teaming.

9:00 AM CDT

$59.30

Entries closed
Run the Rail - 1/2 Marathon (2 person relay, 10k per person)

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to relay the 1/2 marathon in teams of two. This is *approximately* 10k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for four-person relays and single entrants.

9:00 AM CDT

$48.70

Entries closed
Run the Rail - 1/2 Marathon (4 person relay, 5k per person)

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to relay the 1/2 marathon in teams of four. This is *approximately* 5k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for two-person relays, single entrants, and additional distances.

9:00 AM CDT

$38.10

Entries closed
Run the Rail Half Marathon (Student, 13.1 miles)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for high-school students who plan to run or walk the entire 1/2 marathon of 13.1 miles. Please select a different event for alternative mileages and teaming.

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Run the Rail Half Marathon (2 Person Relay - Student, 10k per person)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for high-school students who plan to relay the 1/2 marathon in teams of two. This is *approximately* 10k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for four-person relays and single entrants.

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Run the Rail Half Marathon (4 Person Relay - Student, 5k per person)

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for high-school students who plan to relay the 1/2 marathon in teams of four. This is *approximately* 5k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for two-person relays, single entrants, and additional distances.

9:00 AM CDT

$27.50

Entries closed
Run the Rail Marathon (2 Person Relay, 13.1 miles per person)

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to relay the full marathon in teams of two. No walker, please. This is 13.1 miles per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for four-person relays and single entrants.

8:00 AM CDT

$59.30

Entries closed
Run the Rail Marathon (4 Person Relay, 10k per person)

Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to relay the full marathon in teams of four. No walkers, please. This is *approximately* 10k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for two-person relays, single entrants, and additional distances.

8:00 AM CDT

$48.70

Entries closed
Run the Rail Marathon (8 Person Relay, 5k per person)

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

This event is for participants who plan to relay the 1/2 marathon in teams of eight. No walkers, please. This is *approximately* 5k per person. Please see one of the other Run the Rail events for two-person relays, single entrants, and additional distances.

8:00 AM CDT

$38.10

Entries closed

Organiser's description

This is our 8th annual half-marathon race and our 3rd marathon race. The half marathon is run from DeKalb, Texas, to New Boston, Texas. The full marathon will run from Avery, Texas through De Kalb, Texas and into New Boston, Texas. All of our races take place on the northeast end of the longest hike/bike trail in Texas (130 miles). We also feature two and four-person relays in addition to the traditional marathon and half marathon.

The Northeast Texas trail runs from Trailhead Pavilion in New Boston, Texas, to Farmersville, Texas. In the late 1990's, two railroads, the Union Pacific and the Chaparral, decided to cease active service and "railbanked" this stretch of rail bed making it available for non-motorized activities.

Race Day is October 14, 2023. The HALF MARATHON starts on the trail just off of Highway 82 in DeKalb, Texas, at approximately the 900 block of Grizzly Drive across from the Maranatha Christian Center. The MARATHON will start from the junction of CR 4310 and CR 4315 in Red River County and finish at the Three Bostons' Museum located in downtown New Boston, Texas, at #1 Trail Head Park Plaza. A post-race celebration will take place at the finish line. On the morning of the race, shuttles will carry participants from Trailhead Park in New Boston to the start line in DeKalb and Avery.

Registration Packet pick up will be under the Trailhead Pavilion (just west of the Three Bostons' Museum) on October 13, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and again on the day of the race from 6:00 a.m. until 7:30 a.m.

Please keep up to date with our latest news on our facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/runtherailhalfmarathon.