Black Diamond - Kilgore

Kilgore, United States • 25 Jan 2026

Event overview

The Black Diamond takes place on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Creekside Trail in Kilgore, Texas. The event offers in-person and virtual options and includes separate entries for shorter and longer distances. Prices and deadlines apply; some event fees increase after November 30, 2025, and virtual and kid entries close January 25, 2026.

  • Kid's Dash : free entry, short 100–200 meter sprint
  • Half-Marathon : $60 (price increases after Nov 30, 2025)
  • 10K : $38 (price increases after Nov 30, 2025)
  • 5K : $30 (price increases after Nov 30, 2025)
  • 1 Mile : $15 (untimed event; price increases after Nov 30, 2025)
  • Virtual Option : $40 (shirt and medal shipped the week of the race)

Awards, race items, courses, and other details

Registration for the 5K, 10K, half-marathon, and 1 mile includes an event-themed participation t-shirt and a custom finisher medal. Age group awards are available for the 5K, 10K, and half-marathon; age groups are awarded four deep from 0-4 up to 80+. Overall and masters categories (40+) and grand masters (60+) receive overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped.

The 10K is run as two laps and the half-marathon as four laps of the mapped course. The kid’s dash is free and intended as a short 100–200 meter sprint; dashers may purchase a shirt or medal as add-ons. Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank-you. The organizer, Run Different, names two charities that will receive portions of profits and donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half-Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km
1 Mile
Kid's Dash
Virtual Option
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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