Trail · BYU/LPS
The Backland
Gordonville, TX
The Backland is a timed trail race (BYU/LPS) in Gordonville, Texas. The next edition is on Saturday, December 5, 2026. Registration is open to all.
There are 17 other upcoming timed and backyard races in Texas.
60°Flow 43°FTypical race day
Questions about The Backland
When is The Backland 2026?
The Backland 2026 is on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
Where is The Backland?
The Backland is held in Gordonville, Texas.
How long is The Backland?
The Backland is a timed event: BYU/LPS.
How do you get into The Backland?
The Backland has open registration.
What is the weather usually like at The Backland?
Around The Backland's date, the day's high is typically about 60°F (16°C) and the low about 43°F (6°C), averaged over recent years.
What other timed and backyard races are there in Texas?
Other upcoming timed and backyard races in Texas include Longhorn Last Person Standing (December 5, 2026), TwentyThree Ranch - Last Man Standing (January 22, 2027) and The Thunder Run 2027 (February 6, 2027).
Other races in Texas
- Longhorn Last Person Standing BYU/LPS · Dec 5, 2026
- TwentyThree Ranch - Last Man Standing BYU/LPS · Jan 22, 2027
- The Thunder Run 2027 24 Hour · Feb 6, 2027
- Twenty Three Ranch- 24 HOUR RACE 23 Hour · Mar 13, 2027
- Twenty Three Ranch- 24 HOUR RACE 24 Hour · Mar 13, 2027
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