Piney Woods Ultra

Tyler, United States • 27 Sep 2025

Piney Woods Ultra, staged at Tyler State Park in Tyler, Texas, offers four distances: 5K, 10K, 25K, and 50K. The course winds through East Texas’ renowned pine forest on rooty, single-track trails, with rolling hills, tree roots, and dense pine needle coverage beneath 100-foot pines. Humidity and technical terrain pose a notable challenge, but runners are rewarded with a 64-acre spring-fed lake for post-race swims. This eco-conscious event promotes cupless racing and trail stewardship as part of Ultra Expeditions’ Texas Eco Series. Start and finish are at the Blackjack Camping Area, with well-supported aid stations along the route, and volunteer support along the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
10 km
10k
5 km
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