Up & Away Run & Ruck
- Date Fri 12th June 2026 - Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 8:00PM CDT
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price $59.30 - $75.20
- Races 5 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Up & Away Run & Ruck, taking place from June 12 to June 13, 2026, in the vibrant city of Longview, Texas! This exhilarating weekend features an array of exciting events, including the BLPH Night Challenge on Friday night, where participants will tackle a thrilling 7-mile run or ruck beneath the stars. The fun continues on Saturday morning with a choice between the 6K Sky High Run or Ruck (3.7 miles) and the 13K Sky High Run or Ruck (8.1 miles), all set against the stunning backdrop of the Texas Balloon Race.
Join fellow athletes and support a worthy cause as a portion of the proceeds goes to the Bush-League Pinch Hitters, a local addiction recovery home. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup and enjoy a supportive atmosphere along the fully marked and supported course! With awards for top finishers and every participant receiving a unique Up & Away medal, this event promises a fantastic experience for runners and ruckers of all levels. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your running experience and be part of a wonderful community event!
Join fellow athletes and support a worthy cause as a portion of the proceeds goes to the Bush-League Pinch Hitters, a local addiction recovery home. Make sure to arrive early for packet pickup and enjoy a supportive atmosphere along the fully marked and supported course! With awards for top finishers and every participant receiving a unique Up & Away medal, this event promises a fantastic experience for runners and ruckers of all levels. Don’t miss out on this chance to elevate your running experience and be part of a wonderful community event!
Organiser's Description
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, June 12th kicks off the weekend with the BLPH Night Challenge, a 7-mile run or ruck starting at 8:00 PM. Take on this thrilling night route and earn the exclusive Night Challenge medal.
Then, on Saturday, June 13th, join us for the Up & Away Run & Ruck during the day. Choose between the 13K Sky High Run or Ruck (8.1 miles) or the 6K Sky High Run or Ruck (3.7 miles). Packet pickup will be from 6:00-6:30 AM, with the 13K Run or Ruck starting at 7:00 AM and the 6K Run or Ruck starting at 7:15 AM. Awards will follow at 8:15 AM, and all finishers will receive the Up & Away medal.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Bush-League Pinch Hitters (BLPH), a mens addiction recovery home in Longview, TX, providing support and recovery services for men in need. Learn more about their mission at Bush-League Pinch Hitters [https://bushleaguepinchhitters.com/].
With incredible routes, fantastic community support, and the beautiful backdrop of the Texas Balloon Race, this event is one you wont want to miss. Sign up today and take your running and rucking to new heights, all while supporting the incredible work of Bush-League Pinch Hitters!
WHEN & WHERE
Location: Parking Lot at 1016 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 (GOOGLE PIN [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1016+McCann+Rd,+Longview,+TX+75601/@32.5060926,-94.7483169,1126m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x863638928bb2b1a9:0x363b4ddc59b0a79b!8m2!3d32.5057754!4d-94.746033!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4pq_sm!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
Friday, June 12th - BLPH NIGHT CHALLENGE 7 MILER * headlamp required *
11AM-4PM - Early Packet Pickup @Texas Outlaw HQ (PIN [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3200+W+Marshall+Ave,+Longview,+TX+75604/@32.506507,-94.792634,606m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8636396ccd9c1a03:0x26e6c1b72ba3aa5e!8m2!3d32.506507!4d-94.7900591!16s%2Fg%2F11bw40msf7!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
7-7:45PM - Packet Pickup
8PM - Challenge Begins
10PM - Cutoff (2 hours)
Saturday, June 13th - 6K & 13K
6-6:30AM - Packet Pickup
7AM - 13K Run & Ruck Begins
7:15AM - 6K Run & Ruck Begins
8:15AM - Awards
WHAT YOU GET
ALL PARTICIPANTS
* Up & Away Run & Ruck TEE for all participants
FRIDAY BLPH NIGHT CHALLENGE
* A BLPH Night Challenge Finisher Medal
* A BLPH Night Challenge RUCK Patch for RUCK Finishers
* 1st Place awards for Run M & F
* 1st Place awards for Ruck M & F
* Slow Poke award for Run or Ruck (whoever finishes last)
SATURDAY RUN or RUCK
* Up & Away Run Finisher Medals for all finishers
* Up & Away Ruck Patch for RUCK finishers
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for Run M & F
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for Ruck M & F
* $300, $200, $100 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd M & F in the 13K RUN
* Age Group Awards for Runs 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
* Slow Poke award for 13K Run or Ruck (whoever finishes last)
EVENT EXPERIENCE:
* Aid Station Food & Hydration
* Great Texas Balloon Race Balloons in Sky
* Photography
* Fully Marked/Supported Course
* Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
* Supporting a Local Non-Profit!
RUCK REQUIREMENTS
* A rucksack, weight vest, or weight carrier
* Water/Hydration (16oz recommended)
* 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
COURSE MAPS (paved city trail and neighborhood roads!)
Friday Night Challenge Course Map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340439289604454622]
13K Course map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340431160766859270]
6K Course Map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340427868461546702]
SPONSORS
Want to sponsor? Email info@texasoutlawrunning.com
MORE INFORMATION/POLICIES/FAQ
For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com
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 [https://www.texasoutlawrunning.com/faq] page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.
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, June 12th kicks off the weekend with the BLPH Night Challenge, a 7-mile run or ruck starting at 8:00 PM. Take on this thrilling night route and earn the exclusive Night Challenge medal.
Then, on Saturday, June 13th, join us for the Up & Away Run & Ruck during the day. Choose between the 13K Sky High Run or Ruck (8.1 miles) or the 6K Sky High Run or Ruck (3.7 miles). Packet pickup will be from 6:00-6:30 AM, with the 13K Run or Ruck starting at 7:00 AM and the 6K Run or Ruck starting at 7:15 AM. Awards will follow at 8:15 AM, and all finishers will receive the Up & Away medal.
A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Bush-League Pinch Hitters (BLPH), a mens addiction recovery home in Longview, TX, providing support and recovery services for men in need. Learn more about their mission at Bush-League Pinch Hitters [https://bushleaguepinchhitters.com/].
With incredible routes, fantastic community support, and the beautiful backdrop of the Texas Balloon Race, this event is one you wont want to miss. Sign up today and take your running and rucking to new heights, all while supporting the incredible work of Bush-League Pinch Hitters!
WHEN & WHERE
Location: Parking Lot at 1016 McCann Rd, Longview, TX 75601 (GOOGLE PIN [https://www.google.com/maps/place/1016+McCann+Rd,+Longview,+TX+75601/@32.5060926,-94.7483169,1126m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x863638928bb2b1a9:0x363b4ddc59b0a79b!8m2!3d32.5057754!4d-94.746033!16s%2Fg%2F11bw4pq_sm!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
Friday, June 12th - BLPH NIGHT CHALLENGE 7 MILER * headlamp required *
11AM-4PM - Early Packet Pickup @Texas Outlaw HQ (PIN [https://www.google.com/maps/place/3200+W+Marshall+Ave,+Longview,+TX+75604/@32.506507,-94.792634,606m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x8636396ccd9c1a03:0x26e6c1b72ba3aa5e!8m2!3d32.506507!4d-94.7900591!16s%2Fg%2F11bw40msf7!5m1!1e3?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDQyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])
7-7:45PM - Packet Pickup
8PM - Challenge Begins
10PM - Cutoff (2 hours)
Saturday, June 13th - 6K & 13K
6-6:30AM - Packet Pickup
7AM - 13K Run & Ruck Begins
7:15AM - 6K Run & Ruck Begins
8:15AM - Awards
WHAT YOU GET
ALL PARTICIPANTS
* Up & Away Run & Ruck TEE for all participants
FRIDAY BLPH NIGHT CHALLENGE
* A BLPH Night Challenge Finisher Medal
* A BLPH Night Challenge RUCK Patch for RUCK Finishers
* 1st Place awards for Run M & F
* 1st Place awards for Ruck M & F
* Slow Poke award for Run or Ruck (whoever finishes last)
SATURDAY RUN or RUCK
* Up & Away Run Finisher Medals for all finishers
* Up & Away Ruck Patch for RUCK finishers
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for Run M & F
* 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place awards for Ruck M & F
* $300, $200, $100 for 1st, 2nd, 3rd M & F in the 13K RUN
* Age Group Awards for Runs 16-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
* Slow Poke award for 13K Run or Ruck (whoever finishes last)
EVENT EXPERIENCE:
* Aid Station Food & Hydration
* Great Texas Balloon Race Balloons in Sky
* Photography
* Fully Marked/Supported Course
* Friendly & Encouraging Race Staff/Volunteers
* Supporting a Local Non-Profit!
RUCK REQUIREMENTS
* A rucksack, weight vest, or weight carrier
* Water/Hydration (16oz recommended)
* 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
COURSE MAPS (paved city trail and neighborhood roads!)
Friday Night Challenge Course Map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340439289604454622]
13K Course map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340431160766859270]
6K Course Map: Click Here [https://www.strava.com/routes/3340427868461546702]
SPONSORS
Want to sponsor? Email info@texasoutlawrunning.com
MORE INFORMATION/POLICIES/FAQ
For more detailed information, including the course map, other event info, and aid stations, please visit www.TexasOutlawRunning.com
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 [https://www.texasoutlawrunning.com/faq] page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by visiting our website.
Races
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BLPH (Bush-League Pinch Hitters) 7 Miler Night Challenge
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Fri 12th June 2026 (8:00PM CDT)
$75.20
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6K Sky High Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$59.30
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6K Sky High Ruck
Incl. $4.30 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:15AM CDT)
$59.30
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13K Sky High Run
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$75.20
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13K Sky High Ruck
Incl. $5.20 Fee
Sat 13th June 2026 (7:00AM CDT)
$75.20
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