Beast of the Backroads
Beast of the Backroads is a road cycling race on April 3, 2027 in Longview, TX, with entry fees from $49 to $119.
- Date
- April 3, 2027 (178 days to go)
- Location
- 4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX
- Price
- $49–$119
- Sport
- Road Cycling
From the Organizer
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
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
75°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longview #2, 3 mi from the venue.
About Longview, TX
Population
82,765
as of 2023
City Elevation
281 ft
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 123 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Beast of the Backroads, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
178
Days to train
- Race
- Beast of the Backroads
- Date
- April 3, 2027
- Location
- 4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX
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About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road cycling rewards pacing judgment and consistent time on your bike more than raw power. If you already ride regularly and can comfortably ride a few miles, you have a good starting base for most beginner-friendly events.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
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Beast of the Backroads
Apr 3, 2027