Run the Pines - Kilgore
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Event overview
Run The Pines - Kilgore is a trail running event in Kilgore, TX on January 31, 2026. It is one race in the Run The Pines Trail Series, a four-race series in East Texas held on natural dirt and forest trails. Completing all four races produces wooden finisher medals that combine to fit in a Run The Pines series plaque.
Distances offered:
- 18K
- 12K
- 6K
The series offers pass options that group longer, middle, or shorter distances, with discounts noted for buying a series pass.
Course, divisions and awards
The course uses rooty and dirt single-track hiking trails with natural terrain and elevation; the stated elevation is 250 ft gain per 3.8-mile loop. The local trailhead is Creekside Trail Kathleen Trailhead. The event does not provide disposable cups, so participants should bring a personal water-carrying system.
There is a ruck division with a 20 lb minimum weight requirement; ruck sacks or vests are allowed and a ruck patch is awarded for qualifying ruckers. Event gear and awards include a Run The Pines soft tee (order by Jan 10 to guarantee size), a wooden finisher medal, first-place awards for each distance by gender, a cash prize for first place in the longest distance, and a DFL award for the 18K. The event includes aid station food and hydration, course marking and support, and event photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.