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Nordic-Tex Heat Up

Date
Last held May 23, 2026, next date to be announced
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Start location and course

4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

2026 results

All results

55ish Mile Race Practice

18
finishers
3:37:47
median
3:00:24
winning time
11% / 89%
women / men
median 3:37:473:00:244:24:13
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

75ish Mile Main Event

11
finishers
4:08:45
median
3:17:16
winning time
18% / 82%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Nordic-Tex Heat Up. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Nordic-Tex Heat Up?

At the 2026 55ish Mile Race Practice, the fastest tenth finished in 3:02:06 or better, the top quarter in 3:04:59, and half the field in 3:37:47; the last tenth came in after 4:23:57.

At the 2026 75ish Mile Main Event, the fastest tenth finished in 3:18:55 or better, the top quarter in 3:42:05, and half the field in 4:08:45; the last tenth came in after 4:27:53.

Third place by age group, 2026 55ish Mile Race Practice
AgeWomenMen
50-59n/a3:06:17

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.

Race details

Where
4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240Map
Course
Road
Distances
Gravel
Editions
2026 (May 23, 2026)
Status
The next edition has not been announced yet. Past events: 35ish mile Untimed, 55ish Mile Race Practice, 75ish Mile Main Event.

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Quick answers

When is Nordic-Tex Heat Up?
The next date has not been announced.
How much does it cost?
See the registration page for current pricing.
What distances are offered?
Gravel.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 18 athletes finished the 55ish Mile Race Practice; the median finish was 3:37:47 and the winner finished in 3:00:24.
Where does it start?
4321 I-35, Gainesville, TX 76240.

From the organizers

Elite Heat Training: Gravel Ride for Unbound Preparation

Join us for a challenging gravel ride designed for athletes preparing for Unbound and heat acclimation training in the Texas summer heat!

Ride Highlights

Routes wind through the scenic Cross Timbers forest back roads

All routes return to staging area at approximately mile 35

Neutral aid station available

Option to resupply from personal vehicle

Ride Format

This event features Mass Start Time Trials with the following guidelines:

Timing is for training and reference purposes

Drafting allowed while on course

No sprint finishes permitted for safety

Focus on individual course performance

Important Details

All riders must adhere to Texas Transportation Code

On-site camping available (full hookup and boondocking sites)

Showers provided on location

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