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Running the Rose

Tyler, United States • 24 Jan 2026

Running the Rose is a trail ultramarathon hosted by Blaze Trails Running at Tyler State Park in Tyler, Texas. The event offers multiple distances: 7K (4.3 miles), 11-mile, 22-mile, 54K, and 108K, run on single-track trails winding through East Texas pine forests with 100-foot tall trees and rolling hills. Runners navigate looped courses (up to six 11-mile loops for the 108K).

The race is cupless; participants must carry a hydration device and must purchase a day pass for the park. Longer races offer aid and drop bags; pacers permitted for the 108K last two loops. All races start at the Northwoods Pavilion and registration is online only. 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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