Running the Rose
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Running the Rose
Running the Rose is a trail race at Tyler State Park in East Texas, held on Saturday, January 23, 2027. The course follows single-track trails through pine forest with trees around 100 feet tall and includes rolling hills.
The event uses looped courses with multiple distance options:
- 7K (one 4.3 mile loop)
- 11 mile (one 11 mile loop)
- 22 mile (two 11 mile loops)
- 54K (three 11 mile loops)
- 108K (six 11 mile loops)
Key logistics: registration is online only and packet pick up is at the Northwoods Pavilion. All runners must carry a hydration device such as a water bottle or hydration bladder. Runners in the longer distances are required to have a headlamp. This is a cupless race; a collapsible reusable cup is available for purchase at packet pick up.
Aid stations are located on the loop at the following mile markers: Old Road Aid Station Mile 3.22, Black Jack Aid Station Mile 8.07, and Start/Finish Aid Station Mile 11. Drop bags are allowed for the 108K, 54K, and 22 mile races at the start/finish area.
Pacers are permitted for the 108K only for the last two loops and must complete required pacer paperwork beforehand. Park entry costs $6 per person age 13 and older. Finisher awards and medals vary by distance; the 108K finisher receives a buckle. Shirts are available but sizes are only guaranteed for registrations completed before mid-January. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
