Run The Pines - Kilgore

Run The Pines - Kilgore

Saturday, Jan 31, 2026

Kilgore, TX

The Run The Pines Trail Series is a four-race running series in East Texas held on natural dirt and forest trails. Each event offers 5K–30K runs/hike and a ruck division.

This event features 18K, 12K, and 6K distances.

Course Overview:

• Surface: Rooty & dirt single-track trails.
• Elevation: Hilly 250 ft elevation gain per 3.8 Mile loop.
• Location: Creekside Trail Kathleen Trailhead (no address, Google PIN)
• Weather: Historic Average shows 45-65 degrees
• No Cup Race: Bring your own water-carrying system.

Schedule:

• 7AM to 8AM: Packet Pickup
• 8:20AM: 18K starts
• 8:25AM: 12K starts
• 8:30AM: 6K starts
• 12:30PM: Cutoff (4+ Hours)

RUCK Division: 20lb minimum weight requirement.

What You Get:

• Run The Pines Trail Series Soft Tee (Order by Jan 10 to guarantee shirt/size)
• Run The Pines Series Wooden Finisher Medal
• Ruck Patch for Ruckers (20lb minimum)
• 1st Place awards for all distances M & F + $200 cash for 1st Place M & F in the longest distance
• DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" awards for 18K

Event Experience: Aid Station Food & Hydration, Scenic Course, Photography, Fully Marked/Supported Course, Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers.

Registration closes: Fri, Jan 30 @ 11:59PM CT