Beast of the Backroads 2027
- Date
- Race weekend: Saturday to Sunday, April 3 to 4, 2027
- Start time
- 8:15 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- Entry fee
- From $35
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, Apr 3, 2027 | ||||
| 100 Miler (Cycling) | Century | Apr 3, 20278:15 AM | $90 | 300 |
| 65 Miler (Cycling) | Road Race | Apr 3, 20278:30 AM | $55 | 200 |
| Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling) | Road Race | Apr 3, 20278:45 AM | $35 | 200 |
| Sunday, Apr 4, 2027 | ||||
| 5K | 5K | Apr 4, 20278:15 AM | $35 | – |
| 10 mile | 10 Mile | Apr 4, 20278:20 AM | $35 | – |
| 10 mile Ruck | 10 Mile | Apr 4, 20278:20 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 100 Miler (Cycling): $90 until Apr 3.
- 65 Miler (Cycling): $55 until Apr 3.
- Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling): $35 until Apr 3.
- 5K and 10 mile and 10 mile Ruck: $35 until Apr 4.
Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 100 Miler (Cycling) starts at 8:15 AM. The start sits about 370 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX 75605
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Where Beast of the Backroads ranks
- No. 25 of 41 on Largest bike rides in the US
National lists computed from results, entry fees, course maps and water temperatures; they refresh through the day.
2026 results
All results (2 years)Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling)
65 Miler (Cycling)
5K Run
Aggregated from official results (iTRI365) for Beast of the Backroads. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Beast of the Backroads?
At the 2026 Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling), the fastest tenth finished in 1:37:20 or better, the top quarter in 2:06:04, and half the field in 2:24:29; the last tenth came in after 5:45:51.
At the 2026 65 Miler (Cycling), the fastest tenth finished in 3:24:16 or better, the top quarter in 3:47:05, and half the field in 3:59:14; the last tenth came in after 5:24:11.
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 33:05 or better, the top quarter in 37:52, and half the field in 50:36; the last tenth came in after 1:06:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 30-39 | 2:53:38 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 2:09:26 | 2:06:11 |
| 50-59 | 2:11:54 | 1:43:46 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
Beast of the Backroads Road Race year by year
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 61 to 51 finishers, and the median time dropped from 3:30:23 to 2:24:29.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 51 (-16%) | 2:24:29 | under 1:37:20 | 1:30:18 |
| 2025 | 61 | 3:30:23 | under 2:50:30 | 1:38:00 |
From each year's official results for the Road Race; virtual options are left out.
Typical race-day weather
Around April 3 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 46°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX 75605Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 370 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt/Hoodie; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- Road Race, Century, 5K, 10 Mile
- Editions
- 2027 (Apr 3, 2027), 2026 (Mar 14, 2026), 2025 (Mar 8, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Beast of the Backroads?
- It is a race weekend, Saturday to Sunday, April 3 to 4, 2027: Century, Road Race on Saturday; 5K, 10 Mile on Sunday.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Apr 4, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Do athletes get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a hoodie or sweatshirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances are offered?
- Road Race, Century, 5K, 10 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 51 athletes finished the Momma Rhino 25 Miler (Cycling); the median finish was 2:24:29 and the winner finished in 1:30:18.
- Where does it start?
- 4656 Page Rd., Longview, TX 75605.
From the organizers
The Beast Of The Backroads Start Line is at 4656 Page Rd. Longview TX. 75605
Saturday April 3 2027at ~ 8AM Rides
Saturday April 3 2027 at ~ 8:45AM 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 T-Shirt, BOTB Finisher Medal, Cash Prizes (see race page for more info) Podiums, and Awards.
This ain't yo mommas bike race.
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