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Beast of the Backroads
- Date
- Saturday, April 3, 2027
- Location
- 4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX, 75605
Apr 03 Saturday, 2027
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When and where is Beast of the Backroads?
Beast of the Backroads is on Saturday, April 3, 2027 in Longview, Texas. The first event starts at 7:15 AM local time. Distances: Cycling. Current entry fees run $35 to $90 on RunSignup, before processing fees. Online registration is open and closes Apr 3, 2027.
Events & distances
| Event | Distance | Start | Entry fee | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 Miler (Cycling) | 100 Miles | Apr 3, 2027, 7:15 AM | $90.00 until Apr 3, 2027 | Opens Oct 3, 2026 · Closes Apr 3, 2027 |
| 65 Miler (Cycling) | 65 Miles | Apr 3, 2027, 7:30 AM | $55.00 until Apr 3, 2027 | Opens Oct 3, 2026 · Closes Apr 3, 2027 |
| Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling) | 25 Miles | Apr 3, 2027, 7:45 AM | $35.00 until Apr 3, 2027 | Opens Oct 3, 2026 · Closes Apr 3, 2027 |
Fees shown are the RunSignup price tier in effect now, before processing fees. Times are local to the race.
About Beast of the Backroads
The Beast Of The Backroads Start Line is at a location with no directions to address, to find CLICK THIS PIN. The entire course is PAVED.
Saturday March 14, 2026 at ~ 8AM Rides
Sunday March 15, 2026 at ~ 7:30AM Run & Ruck
*** THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS IN PRIZE MONEY FOR 100M RIDE ***
Registration will get you a single full loop of your distance (no multiple loops), fully supported and marked course, Beast Of The Backroads (BOTB) Hoodie, BOTB T-Shirt, BOTB Water Bottle, Finisher Medal, Cash Prizes (see race page for more info) Podiums, and Awards.
This ain't yo mommas bike race.
ALL EVENTS
- BEAST OF THE BACKROADS HOODIE
- BEAST OF THE BACKROADS T-SHIRT
- BEAST OF THE BACKROADS WATER BOTTLE
*register by Feb 20 to guarantee a shirt/hoodie*
RIDERS
- 100 MI RACE - TOP 5 M/F PODIUM, AWARDS & CASH (1ST $1000, 2ND $700, 3RD $500, 4TH $350, 5TH $200)
- 65 MI RACE - TOP 5 M/F PODIUM & AWARDS
RUNNERS
- 5K & 10M - TOP 5 M/F PODIUM & AWARDS
- Finisher Medal
RUCK
- 10-mile RUCK Patch
Description provided by the race organizer via RunSignup.
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