Boots on the Ground 5K & Fun Run

TRA is a high energy, community event for all! We were founded in 2012 in order to help local children with autism afford critical medical treatment. Our event is fully sponsored so that 100% of proceeds can go to children enrolled at the Treatment and Learning Center for Children with Autism.

Please note, only paid registrants will receive a swag bag and race day t-shirts, so register today!

#whodoyourunfor #TRA2026

Your registration includes:

• First and foremost, a donation to our cause (thank you!)

• Event shirt

• Finisher medal

• Chip time, 5K & 10K only

• An amazing post-race vendor fair

• Overall and age group awards for 5K & 10K events

• Largest team award (New this year!✨)

• and more!

EVENT SCHEDULE

Packet Pickup

Friday, April 10, 2025

Bubba's 33, 4504 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75701

11AM - 6PM

All waivers must be signed before packets can be released.

Race Day Schedule

7:00am-8:00am Packet Pickup

All waivers must be signed before packets can be released.

8:00am Opening Ceremonies (Blessing, color guard, national anthem)

8:15am Warm Up by APEC

8:30am 10K START

8:35am 5K START

8:40am 1 Mile START

COURSE INFORMATION

Course details can be found online on our website, www.tylerrunforautism.com, and will be featured on our Facebook page for your convenience. Tyler Police, volunteers, directional signage, and other resources will be present on course for your safety. Expect mostly asphalt terrain.

ARRIVAL & PARKING INFORMATION

Please arrive with plenty of time before opening ceremonies, which start at 8am. There are both parking lot and street parking available on or near race location.

FAQs

Please visit us online for frequently asked questions at https://www.tylerrunforautism.com/faq.

Thank you so much for your support of TRA!

Light the Way 5K: Walk On, Rock On for Mental Wellness

Presented by The Evie Effect & True Vine Brewing Company

Light the Way 5K is more than a race. It is a movement to shine a light on mental wellness, suicide prevention, and community support. Together, we are fostering hope, awareness, and resiliency while making meaningful connections.

More Than a Run: An Experience That Inspires

After crossing the finish line, stay for live music and an inspiring speaker session featuring:

🎸 Live Music: R&J Acoustics, Fiction Love and Walter Lee

🎤 Featured Speaker: TBD

🏆 Awards for Top 3 Kids Dash finishers (boys & girls) and Top 3 overall 5K finishers (male & female) will be presented on stage after the run.

Runner Perks

🏅 Finisher Medals for the first 250 5K finishers and all Kid’s Dash participants

🍻 Drink Coupon redeemable at True Vine Brewing Company for a beer or non-alcoholic beverage

🎶 Free Live Concert and Speaker Session included with registration

Eats and Community Fun

🍕 Come hungry! Local food trucks and Sola Bread will be on-site serving up delicious eats.

🎪 Explore sponsor and nonprofit booths to connect with organizations dedicated to mental health and well-being.

Race Details and Schedule

📅 Friday, April 17 – Early Packet Pickup

📍 True Vine Brewing Company

⏰ 5:30 – 8:00 PM

📅 Saturday, April 18 – Race Day

📍 True Vine Brewing Company

⏰ 4:00 – 5:00 PM | Check-In and Day-of Packet Pickup

🎤 5:00 PM | Opening Ceremony

Words from Co-Founder and Executive Director, Jessica Domingos

Warm-Up

👟 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Kid’s Dash (Ages 12 and Under)

👟 6:00 – 7:00 PM | 5K Run/Walk

🎶 7:00 – 9:00 PM | Live Concert and Speaker Session

Register Today!

Customize your experience by selecting a registration with or without a t-shirt. March 18 is the last day to register with a guaranteed t-shirt.

About The Evie Effect

The Evie Effect’s mission is to change the public’s perception of mental wellness and suicide by fostering a community of advocacy, awareness, and education. We envision a world where mental well-being flourishes and suicide prevention is a priority.

Safety Notice

ALL participants across ALL events MUST wear a bib while on course.

The Kids Dash event is not timed. The 5K event is timed.

NEW DATE! NEW LOCATION!

The Black Diamond Half-Marathon is back for its SECOND EDITION!! Hoping to build on the momentum from 2025, we're excited to bring this event to East Texas for 2026! Participate in either our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distances and earn your CUSTOM 5 INCH FINISHER MEDAL. place TOP FOUR in your age group to win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL! All of our events are open to runners and walkers alike! We do not enforce strict cut-off times to ensure you have ample opportunity to finish whichever distance you sign up for. We also offer chip-timed results for all distances 5K and longer.

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.

Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!

This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies.

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.

Join us for the 6th Annual Tyler Remembrance Run, benefitting The Children's Park. We are so excited to have you run with us!

This beautiful, serene space is available to families needing a special place to grieve. Since 2004, this park has served the community and honored the lives of children gone too soon. As the mission of the Children's Park has evolved, this event seeks to give our community a way to remember those we have lost. Join us to support the Children's Park. Run in memory of a family member, friend, pet or someone you may not know. All proceeds will be given back, locally, to help those suffering from grief.

The route will take runners and walkers on a scenic route starting and ending at The Children's Park. The Kids' Dash will take place on Dobbs St.

Who is ready to tackle this BARN BURNER of an event in the heat of summer!? You can choose between our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distance. Run or walk as fast as your heart desires and earn your very own CUSTOM FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group to an ADDITIONAL AGE GROUP AWARD.

Registration Includes:

• Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) REGISTER BY 05/06 TO GAURUNTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE

• Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)

• Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded 4 deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS!

AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.