04/02/2026
200 Miles, 10 Men, 1 Brotherhood: TIR 2026 🏁🔥
We went back to Gonzales, and we brought the fire. Last weekend, the men of The Spigot took on the Texas Independence Relay, and it was a chapter for the ages.
Usually, this is a 12-man job, but we rolled out with a crew of 10. That meant a massive CSAUP effort, with two of our brothers stepping up to crush extra legs to bridge the gap to Saint Arnold’s. Close to 200 miles later, we can honestly say we’ve never been closer.
Why we’re smiling at the finish line:
- The Weather: After years of melting in the Texas heat, we finally got those beautiful, cool miles we’ve been dreaming of.
- The Progress: We aren't the fastest, but we’re getting better. Most of our returning runners set new PRs and beat our predicted finish time!
- The Support: To our families and friends—thank you for letting us do this crazy s**t. Your support at home is what allows us to find our limits on the road.
We are weary, we are sore, but we are profoundly blessed. We finished this journey without major injury and with a bond that only 3:00 AM van sessions and 200 miles of grit can forge. We are better together!
