2025 REGISTRATION OPENS SOON

Piney Woods Ultra

ECO SERIES FOREST

Tyler State Park, Tyler Texas
5k, 10k, 25k, 50k
September TBD, 2025

Eco Trail Race

5k, 10k, 25k, 50k

The diverse, single-track trails at Tyler State Park will take you on an adventure through dense forests of 100-foot-tall pines. This race is an underestimated challenge.

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Sponsor

Great Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to share your company, brand and services with a large and targeted group. As a sponsor of one or more events, you can select from the multiple sponsorship levels available.

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The Trail Race

The Course

Tyler State Park is home to the renowned East Texas pine forest. These diverse, single-track trails will take you on an adventure through dense forests of 100-foot-tall pines. Be sure to watch your footing as you travel through rolling hills and across snaking tree roots with dense pine needle coverage.

This race is an extremely underestimated challenge with the humidity, elevation, and technicality of the trails. You’ll be rewarded with a 64-acre spring-fed lake that you can take a refreshing swim in while you rest and recover post-race.

Are you ready for the challenge?

Start and Finish Times

The Start and Finish is at the Blackjack Group Pavilion.

7:00 am 25k, 50k

7:30 am 5k, 10k

CUTOFFS -

3:00 pm 5k, 10k, 25k

4:00 pm 50k

RACE BRIEFINGS - begin 10 minutes prior to race start time, at the start line

RACES START - on the scheduled time for each distance and late starts are not accommodated

Competitions

YES - this race is part of the Texas Trail Running Eco Series - Eco Challenge

Results

RESULTS

Course Markings

Races are marked with in-ground flagging and directional signage for each distance.

Maps

Piney Woods Ultra Map

MAPS AND GUIDES

View park maps and explore the trails via the interactive map.

Course Difficulty

4 = Moderate to Strenuous course with some technical terrain over rolling countryside.

Registration

RACE DAY

Registration will remain open until the start of each distance - unless otherwise noted and/or the the race is Sold Out

A runner can step up or down in race distance up until the official race start time. After race start, changes in distances result in a DNF.

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Early Registration Discounts

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Swag and Awards

RACE SHIRT - Guarantee a shirt, register by TO COME

MEDAL - All finishers receive a custom designed medal

AWARDS - The first place Male and Female in each race distance, receive an award

Award notifications are sent via email

Race Pictures

Itinerary

FRIDAY –

4:00 - 6:00 pm Registration and Packet Pick Up

Blackjack Pavilion Road

SATURDAY –

6:00 - 7:30 am Registration and Packet Pick Up

Blackjack Pavilion Road

7:00 am 25k, 50k

7:30 am 5k, 10k

3:00 pm 5k, 10k, 25k – cutoff

4:00 pm 50k - cutoff

PHOTOS

Aid Stations

Well stocked Aid Stations provide

First Aid: Band-Aids, Vaseline, and other basic first aid supplies
Food/Drink: Crazy Water, electrolytes, various salty, sweet and savory snacks

LOCATIONS

Start and Finish Area: Blackjack Camping Area
Old Road Trail
Parking Lot: Group 3 Picnic Area Trailhead
Rock Dam Area
Old Road Trail
Most aid stations are manned by passionate volunteers - although some aid stations may be unmanned

Cupless Race

This is an environmentally friendly race. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations. It's our goal to keep the trails litter free to preserve their beauty.

Training / Coaching

At every level, proper training can help you prepare for success. Ultra Expeditions has certified coaches and offers individual and group training packages. Learn More >>

Giving Back

We are happy to announce our beneficiary for The Piney Woods Ultra as the East Texas Trail Advocacy group (ETXTA).

The ETXTA, a chapter of IMBA, is dedicated to the stewardship of sustainable, multiple-use, and purpose built trails within eastern Texas. ETXTA is a non-profit volunteer organization founded on principles of conservation ethics and promotes advocacy, respect and education to preserve great trail experiences.

Parking, Lodging and Travel

Park Entrance and Parking

Tyler State Park

789 Park Rd. 16

Tyler, Texas 75706

903.597.5338

PLEASE NOTE: The park may collect fees for entrance and/or parking that are not covered in race registration. The park will be open for racers to arrive and leave. Please pay at the Visitors Center if arriving after scheduled hours. Contact Tyler State Park State Park for more information.

Camping

Camping is available at Tyler State Park. For reservations or further information, please contact Tyler State Park at 903.597.5338.

PLEASE NOTE: Ultra Expeditions is not responsible for any missing or damaged property, or any accidents.

Directions to the Trail

The Trail Race starts at the Blackjack Camping Area.

Tyler State Park

789 Park Rd. 16

Tyler, Texas 79255

903.597.5338

Hotels

The closest hotels are located in Lindale, Texas

Airports