Instant Classic
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Event overview
The Instant Classic takes place on August 29, 2026, at Rose Rudman Park, 450 Shiloh Rd., Tyler, TX 75703. The event offers multiple race options and a virtual option. Registration fees listed in the event information include a free Kid's Dash and paid entries for other events.
Distances and entry fees
- Kid's Dash - free 100–200 m sprint
- 15K - $50 entry
- 10K - $42 entry
- 5K - $30 entry
- 1 Mile - $15 entry (untimed)
- Virtual Option - $40 entry
Race formats, awards and extras
The 10K is held as two laps of the 5K course and the 15K as three laps. Registered participants receive an event participation t-shirt; registrants are asked to register by August 15 to guarantee t-shirt size. Finishers receive a finisher medal cube for the 5K, 10K, 15K and 1 Mile. Age-group awards are available for the 5K, 10K and 15K and are awarded four deep in male and female divisions from 0-4 through 80+. Overall and masters divisions also receive overall medals. Awards are distributed at the event and will not be shipped. The 1 Mile is an untimed event with no age-group awards. The virtual option includes shipping of shirt and medal the week of the race.
Additional notes
Run Different notes that it donates to charities during the year; 10% of profits and 100% of donations go to Encounter Church (Fate). Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank-you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
