Death by 5k Tyler

Death by 5k Tyler

Death by 5k Tyler is a 24 hour running challenge held at Tyler State Park in the Blackjack camping area. Participants complete ten 5k loops, with each loop starting 2.5 hours after the previous one. Runners must be present at the start of each loop and finish each loop before the next begins.

The course uses adjacent dirt trails and may include rocks, roots and possible mud. The loop distance is noted as being closer to 3.6 miles. Running will occur during daylight and dark hours, so participants must provide headlamps, hand lights or other personal illumination.

The Blackjack area serves as race headquarters and tent camping is allowed there. Participants may sleep in their cars or in tents between loops. Parking will be in nearby parking lots and along the main park road. If a camper is used, a separate campsite must be rented at the park campground through the park reservation system.

Hot meals are provided multiple times during the event and snack food is available throughout. Drinks provided include water and mixed Gatorade. Each participant receives an event shirt and additional swag; finishers receive a coffin style award. Registration is limited to 150 participants, with a waitlist opened after that. A registration fee of $170 is charged. A park day use fee is also required on park entry and may be paid up to 30 days in advance or via the park self pay station. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.