Trail X Endurance Challenge/Obstacle course race is where grit meets growth. Built for athletes of all levels, this challenge blends trail miles with functional fitness to test your endurance, strength, and mental toughness. Whether you're chasing a podium or pushing personal limits, Trail X is designed to make you stronger, faster, and more resilient. This race will take place on the banks of the red river in Benton, LA at EightFold farms. Come enjoy the natural beauty Northwest Louisiana has to offer in your own backyard! Expect: • Trail-based endurance efforts • Functional fitness challenges • A competitive but supportive environment First 100 to sign up for Mathilde & Cortes division will receive a bag with TrailX Logo on it, with registration. First 50 to sign up for Ragnar will receive a duffel Bag Show up. Put in the work. Finish stronger than you started. What types of obstacles? We have a few confirmed obstacles and will periodically release more from now until race day! Obstacles will consist of things such as: A Rubber minefield-A field of tires meant to travel through without touching any rubber. Classic obstacles - sand bag carry, bucket carry, farmers carry, low crawl and variation of sled pull. We have many more in the works, just nailing down logistics. Trail X will offer 3 tiers. Mathilde Division (4 Miles) The course mapping shows to be 4 miles plus a little to account for certain obstacles. The name Mathilde comes from Old German roots meaning “strength in battle.” Throughout history, women named Mathilde (or Matilda) were known for resilience, leadership, and quiet power. One of the most famous was Empress Matilda, a 12th-century claimant to the English throne who fought relentlessly for her rightful place in a time when women weren’t expected to lead. She didn’t back down. She endured. She proved she belonged. That spirit lives in the Mathilde Division. The 4 mile distance isn’t about “less.” It’s about stepping into the arena with coura