
Nordic-Tex Heat Up
- Date
- Last held May 23, 2026, next date to be announced
- Location
- Gainesville, Texas
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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 results55ish Mile Race Practice
75ish Mile Main Event
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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 50-59 | n/a | 3:06:17 |
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