The time of year has arrived when the EPIC Wolfpack will travel through the lush Texas Hill Country to the land of free range bison and tough terrain for one of the best trail races in the glorious state of Texas. The Durty Spur Trail Run is a small and fairly unknown event that takes place in the small Texas town of Hamilton. Amongst legendary local cowboys, Hamilton is the home town of Pedersons Natural Farms. Somewhat of a sacred shrine for the bacon enthusiast, Pedersons makes the finest uncured bacon known to mankind, and we proudly use it in our products!
The EPIC Wolfpack at Durty Spur 2015
This year, more than 20 EPIC employees are participating in the Durty Spur! As an official partner of the race, EPIC is challenging every single person who reads this blog post to join our wolfpack in obiding by one of our favorite EPIC commandmants to "Do EPIC Shit Every Day" at one of our favorite trail races in Texas. Why is this race EPIC? Here are a few reasons:
1. EPIC Bars - No race would be complete without nourishment from your favorite protein snacks. Not only will you receive EPIC bars in your race packet, but you will also be feasting on them at all aid stations during the event #Nom
2. Buffalo - The Durty Spur Trail is literally on a wild game sanctuary. You are likely to run across herds of free range cattle, bull elk, bison, and zebra. This is your chance to run Wild & Free in ways you could only imagine.
3. Texas Hill Country - The terrain is diverse and beautiful. You will run through lush pecan grooves, prairies of bluestem and curly mesquite, hearty meadows, and rocky limestone creeks. The terrain keeps you focused and prevents any dull moments. Monster hill climbs carved from the rocky cliffs and the canyons of Little Bear Creek, this ranch is full of breathtaking beauty and breathtaking elevation gain. Only the ultra-hardcore will be able to run the steepest of grades on this challenging course.
4. Cowboys - Like most small towns in Texas, Hamilton is a special place filled with good hearted locals that come out to support the event. Everyone has a smile on their face and the starting line is everything but intimidating! If you want to fit in, bring your boots and cowboy hat.
5. Be Wild. Be Free. - The Durty Spur is a race, but at its core it is much more. It's a time to appreciate beautiful land, animals, and people. EPIC began with the fundamental mentality that life should be lived with a heightened sense of awareness, gratitude, and significance. Taking the time to appreciate yourself and your surroundings can be a powerful and inspirational experience, even cathartic for some. The Durty Spur is an opportunity to Be Wild & Free...
Some take on the 30k challenge, others the 10k, heck, the course is so enjoyable, that some people walk the entire thing with a camera! The Durty Spur is for EVERYONE so don't be intimidated to register: http://www.durtyspurtrailrun.com/REGISTRATION.html
