Run the Pines - Tyler State Park
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Run The Pines - Tyler State Park (Jan 3, 2026)
Run The Pines at Tyler State Park in Tyler, TX offers trail race distances on January 3, 2026. Distances for this event are:
- 20K
- 13K
- 6K
The event is part of the Run The Pines Trail Series, a four-race series in East Texas with additional events at Kilgore, Faulkner Park, and Lindsey Park.
Course, gear and rules
The course uses natural dirt and rooty single-track trails with hilly terrain. Elevation is listed as about 200 ft gain per 4-mile loop. The park address is 789 Park Rd 16, Tyler, TX 75706. The organizer notes historic average temperatures around 40-60 degrees and that no single-use cups are provided, so participants should bring a personal water-carrying system.
A ruck division is offered; ruck entries require a minimum weight of 20 lb and a ruck sack or vest is allowed. Event items include a Run The Pines soft tee (order by Dec 13 to guarantee size), a wooden finisher medal, and a ruck patch for qualifying ruckers. Awards include first-place awards by gender for each distance and a “Dead Freakin' Last” award for the 20K. The course is described as fully marked and supported with aid station food and hydration and event photography. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.