Run the Pines - Faulkner Park

Run The Pines - Faulkner Park

Run The Pines - Faulkner Park is one race in the Run the Pines Trail Series, a four-race trail running series in East Texas that features local trails in the Tyler and Longview area. The Faulkner Park event is listed for 02/14 and is held on natural dirt and forest trails.

• Distances: 5K to 30K options

The event includes a ruck division in which participants hike or run with a weighted pack; the series calls for a 20 lb minimum for ruckers. Courses are hiking-trail based and include natural terrain such as dirt, rocks, roots, and elevation changes; occasional pavement and gravel sections are possible. Conditions may be unpredictable.

All participants receive a Run The Pines tee. Series awards include a Run The Pines wooden finisher medal and a ruck patch for ruckers meeting the 20 lb requirement. First place male and female winners receive 1st place awards for each distance, with a $200 cash prize awarded to the top male and female in the longest distance. The last finisher on the longest distance receives the Dead Freakin Last award.

A participant guide is available for the event. Tents and personal aid station setups are permitted. The series is organized by Texas Outlaw Running Company. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.