Run the Pines - Faulkner Park
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Event overview
Run The Pines - Faulkner Park is a trail running event in Tyler, Texas, held on February 14, 2026. It is one race in the Run The Pines Trail Series, a four-race series in East Texas on natural dirt and forest trails. Registration for this event closes on February 13, 2026.
Distances
- 25K
- 16K
- 8K
Course and logistics
The course uses rooty and dirt single-track trails with natural terrain and elevation. The advertised elevation is about 50 ft gain per 4-mile loop. The event location is Faulkner Park, 410 W Cumberland Rd, Tyler, TX 75703. No disposable cups are provided, so participants should bring their own water-carrying system. Aid stations will offer food and hydration. The course is fully marked and supported, and photography is provided.
Ruck division, awards and series details
A ruck division is available; ruck weight requirement is a 20 lb minimum and ruck sack or vest are allowed. Event gear and awards include a soft tee (order by Jan 24 to guarantee size), a wooden finisher medal, and a ruck patch for qualifying ruckers. There are 1st place awards for each distance by male and female, with a $200 cash prize for 1st place male and female in the longest distance, and a "Dead Freakin' Last" award for the 25K. Completing all four series races yields finisher medals that combine into a series plaque. Pass options cover groups of distances labeled Long, Middle, and Short. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
