East Texas Showdown 2027.
Gravel ultra · Point Blank, Texas · USA
26 Mar 2027
The East Texas Showdown starts at the Bullet Grill House in Point Blank and runs on forgotten forest roads through the Sam Houston and Davy Crockett National Forests. The two long routes are self-supported multi-day bikepacking races, joined by an untimed community ride and, on the Sunday, two shorter gravel races in what the organiser calls the Death Star section of the main course. No route has aid stations or outside support.
Entries open 25 Sept 2026Entry deadline: 19 Mar 2027bikereg
Series: Texas Showdown Series
Frequently asked questions
When is East Texas Showdown 2027?
East Texas Showdown takes place on 26 Mar 2027 in Point Blank, Texas. Check the organiser's site for the final word.
What routes does East Texas Showdown offer?
The options are The Showdown (644 km / 400 mi, 5182 m / 17001 ft climbing), The Slowdown (439 km / 273 mi, 3353 m / 11001 ft climbing), The Lowdown (266 km / 165 mi, 820 m / 2690 ft climbing), Gravel Throwdown 69 (111 km / 69 mi) and Gravel Throwdown 42 (68 km / 42 mi), as published by the organiser.
How do I enter East Texas Showdown?
Entries are handled by the organiser via bikereg. Registration opens on 25 Sept 2026. The button above takes you to the official page.
Dates, routes and conditions from the linked organiser sources; the official page always has the final word. Not affiliated with the organiser. Every entry is source-checked — nothing here is AI-generated or estimated.