Run the Pines - Tyler State Park
Tyler, United States • 3 Jan 2026
Run The Pines - Tyler State Park (Jan 3, 2026)
Run The Pines - Tyler State Park is one stop in the Run the Pines Trail Series, a four-race series in East Texas held on natural dirt and forest trails. The series and its events offer a range of trail distances and a ruck division. The event takes place at Tyler State Park, 789 Park Rd 16, Tyler, TX.
Distances offered:
- Long Series (20K-30K)
- Middle Series (12K-20K)
- Short Series (6K-10K)
- 20K
- 13K
- 6K
Course, equipment and awards
The course uses rooty and dirt single-track trails with hilly terrain and about 200 ft elevation gain per 4-mile loop. Historic average temperatures are listed as 40-60 degrees. This is a no-cup race; participants are asked to bring their own water-carrying system. A course map is provided by the organizer.
The event includes aid stations with food and hydration, course marking and support, and on-course photography. Event gear and awards include a Run The Pines Trail Series soft tee, a wooden finisher medal that fits a series plaque, a ruck patch for ruckers meeting the weight minimum, first-place awards for each distance (male and female) and a $200 cash prize for first place in the longest distance. Ruck participants must carry a minimum of 20 lb; a ruck sack or vest is allowed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.