About The Race
Running the Rose invites you to travel single-track trails that wind through the amazing East Texas pine forests, enjoying 100-foot tall trees. The trail includes rolling hills that will entertain and challenge the runner.
* Registrations are online only. We will not do paper registrations on race morning. Register before driving to the park.
IMPORTANT: All runners must carry a hydration device (i.e. Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder) to participate in the race. Runners in the longer distances will need a headlamp.
We are a cupless race. Learn more.
Get answers to common questions on our FAQ page.
Location
Tyler State Park, Northwoods Pavilion
789 Park Road 16
Tyler, TX 75706-9141
All events, including Friday packet pick up, will start at the Northwoods Pavilion.
Tyler State Park is 90 minutes from the Dallas Fort Worth area. The state park is located in East Texas, near Tyler, Longview, Gilmer, Mineola, Canton, and Athens.
Tyler State Park is managed by Texas Parks & Wildlife. Learn more.
Events
- 7K (1 x 4.3 mile loop)
- 11 mile (1 x 11 mile loop)
- 22 mile (2 x 11 mile loop)
- 54K (3 x 11 mile loop)
- 108K (6 x 11 mile loop)
Race Schedule
| Friday’s packet pick up will be at the race start/finish in Tyler State Park: 3 – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, January 23, 2027 | ||
| 5:15 AM | Packet pick up opens | |
| 6:00 AM | 108K Race Starts | |
| 7:30 AM | 54K Race Starts | |
| 8:00 AM | 22-mile Race Starts | |
| 8:30 AM | 11-mile Race Starts | |
| 9:00 AM | 7K Race Starts | |
| 7:30 PM | All 108K runners must start their fifth loop | |
| 11:00 PM | All 108K runners must start the sixth/final loop | |
| 3:00 AM | Cutoff for all races | |
Course Maps
Aid Stations
IMPORTANT: All runners must carry a hydration device (i.e. Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder) to participate in the race.
Location on loop:
Old Road Aid Station: Mile 3.22
Black Jack Aid Station: Mile 8.07
Start/Finish Aid Station: Mile 11
This is a cupless race. We do not provide cups to participants. However, we sell a rubber reusable, collapsible cup for $5 each that can be purchased at packet pick up. Water and endurance drinks will be available at all aid stations along with typical aid station fare such as bananas, oranges, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, potato chips, Oreos, fig cookies, soda, Salt Stick and much more.
Warm foods will be served at the Start/Finish and Black Jack Aid Stations after 5 p.m. on Saturday, for runners in the longer distances.
Drop Bags
Runners in the 108K/54K/22 mile may keep a drop bag next to the start/finish aid station.
Pacers
Pacers are allowed for the 108K only, for the last two loops. Pacers are not allowed in any of the other races. Any participant in these events who runs with someone who has not registered and paid for the event will be disqualified.
Pacers must fill out the info/waiver form ahead of time.
Park Entry Fees
Get your day pass ahead of time! Park entry costs $6 per person for anyone 13 or older. (Price is set by Texas Parks and Wildlife and subject to change.) At packet pick up, you will be required to show your Texas Park Pass, proof of your payment of a day pass or camping fee, or pay us $6 directly. We prefer not to collect the money and encourage you to pay online ahead of time.
Lodging and Camping
Camping:
Tyler State Park has camping sites for car camping/tent and RV. Learn more and reserve with the park.
Lodging:
There are plenty of hotels in the area. The closest is the Hampton Inn Lindale/Tyler and Best Western Lindale Inn.