About This Race
Run The Pines - Lindsey Park serves as the capstone event of East Texas's premier trail running series, taking runners through the natural dirt and forest trails of Tyler's Lindsey Park. This March finale offers runners the chance to complete their series journey on terrain that showcases the rolling woodlands characteristic of the East Texas Piney Woods region. The race provides distance options from 10K to 30K, making it accessible to runners building toward their first trail ultra or seasoned runners seeking a solid training effort. As part of the four-race Run The Pines series, this event draws a community-focused field of regional runners who appreciate well-organized events on natural surfaces. The completely trail-based course runs entirely on paths through forested terrain, providing a pure trail running experience without road crossings or significant elevation challenges. The 8:20 AM start time allows runners to complete their efforts before the Texas heat builds, while the flat profile makes this an approachable option for runners transitioning from road to trail running.
The course at Lindsey Park runs entirely on natural dirt and forest trails, winding through the characteristic pine and hardwood forests of East Texas. With zero elevation gain recorded, runners can expect a relatively flat profile that emphasizes rhythm and pace management over climbing technique.
The trail surface consists entirely of paths through wooded terrain, offering the technical variety of root and rock navigation typical of East Texas forests while remaining accessible to runners of varied experience levels. The complete absence of road sections provides an immersive forest running experience from start to finish.
Practical Info
Late March in East Texas typically features mild temperatures with morning starts in the 50s-60s, though conditions can be variable with potential for rain.
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Notable Features
As the final event in the four-race Run The Pines series, this race offers runners the opportunity to complete their East Texas trail running journey in the spring woodlands of Lindsey Park. The completely flat profile and forest trail setting provide an ideal introduction to trail running for those coming from road racing backgrounds.