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Running the Rose

Tyler, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Event overview

Running the Rose takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at Tyler State Park, Northwoods Pavilion (789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX). The event offers multiple race distances and uses single-track trails through East Texas pine forests with 100-foot tall trees and rolling hills. Registration is online only. The event is cupless; participants may purchase a reusable collapsible cup at packet pick up.

Distances

  • 7K
  • 11 mile
  • 22 mile
  • 54K
  • 108K

Course, aid and support

The course is composed of loops: an 11-mile loop is used for several distances. Aid stations on the loop are located at Mile 3.22 (Old Road), Mile 8.07 (Black Jack) and Mile 11 (Start/Finish). Water and endurance drinks are available at all aid stations along with foods such as bananas, sandwiches, chips, cookies, soda and electrolyte tablets. Warm foods are provided at Start/Finish and Black Jack aid stations for longer-distance runners after the afternoon hours. All runners must carry a hydration device. Runners in longer distances are required to carry a headlamp.

Logistics, rules and awards

Drop bags are allowed for 108K, 54K and 22-mile entrants at the start/finish area. Pacers are permitted only for the 108K during the final two loops and must complete required paperwork ahead of time. Park entry costs $6 per person age 13 and older; proof is required at packet pick up. Prizes are awarded to top overall and masters finishers in specified distances. A finisher buckle is awarded for the 108K; other distances receive finisher medals. The race has a stated refund and transfer policy based on cancellation timing and administrative fees for transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Texas Tyler

Race information

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108 km
108k (6 X 11 Mile Loop)
54 km
54k (3 X 11 Mile Loop)
22 mi
22 Mile (2 X 11 Mile Loop)
11 mi
11 Mile (1 X 11 Mile Loop)
7 km
7k (1 X 4.3 Mile Loop)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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