Giving Thanks Half Marathon
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Giving Thanks 5k/10k/15k/Half Marathon : Tyler, TX
The event takes place Saturday, November 15, 2025, at Southside/Rose Rudman Park, Tyler, Texas. It is a small event open to runners and walkers. Participants receive medals; shirts are not provided to keep costs low. Free race photos will be available and results are posted on the event website the evening of the race.
- 5k
- 10k
- 15k
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
Course, registration, and logistics
The 5k is an out-and-back on a flat park path. The 10k is two laps of the 5k course, and the 15k is three laps of the 5k course. The half marathon is a slightly extended out-and-back loop repeated three times. The half course description notes three loops of 4.36 miles each; water and Gatorade stations are located at about mile 2.20, 4.36, 6.56, 8.75, and 10.90. Participants pass a water/Gatorade and Gu gel station during each loop. A 3.5-hour time limit applies to the 15k and half marathon; an early-start option can be arranged by contacting the organizers.
Registration is online through PayPal or Active; only one registration method should be used and a confirmation email is sent within about 12 hours. Bib pickup and waiver signing are handled on race morning, and waivers can be submitted before race day or signed at pickup. Free street parking is available on Donnybrook Ave and nearby streets; parking on grass or fields is not allowed. Transfers or deferrals may be arranged by contacting the organizers. Rain-or-shine; no refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.