Entry Fee
$55.00 – $85.00
Events
BLPH (Bush-League Pinch Hitters) 7 Miler Night Challenge, 6K Sky High Run, 6K Sky High Ruck, 13K Sky High Run, 13K Sky High Ruck
EVENT OVERVIEW Texas Outlaw Running presents an exciting weekend of running, walking, and rucking at the Up & Away Run & Ruck in Longview TX, featuring the BLPH (Bush-League Pinch Hitters) 7 Miler Night Challenge on Friday night and the 6K and 13K Run or Ruck on Saturday morning. Hosted in the heart of Longview amidst the great Texas Balloon Race, this event offers a unique opportunity to race under the stars on Friday and enjoy the sight of hot air balloons filling the sky on Saturday, all while supporting a great cause. Friday, June 12th kicks off the weekend with the BLPH Night Challenge, a 7-mile run or ruck starting at 8:00 PM. Take on this thrilling night route and earn the exclusive Night Challenge medal. Then, on Saturday, June 13th, join us for the Up & Away Run & Ruck during the day. Choose between the 13K Sky High Run or Ruck (8.1 miles) or the 6K Sky High Run or Ruck (3.7 miles). Packet pickup will be from 6:00-6:30 AM, with the 13K Run or Ruck starting at 7:00 AM and the 6
Up & Away Run & Ruck 2026 — Longview, TX
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 12.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Longview, TX.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
- Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
- Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
- Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
- Emergency medical up to $250,000
- Cancel For Any Reason add-on available
- 24/7 real-time support
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