3 events in Nacogdoches, Texas

The Kile G. West Memorial 5k is a unique walk, jog, run in beautiful East Texas and is open to the public. The race is held in memory of First Lieutenant Kile G. West, an SFA alumnus and SFA Army ROTC commissionee who was Killed in Action on Memorial Day 2007, in Iraq. All proceeds from the event will go to the Military Science Excellence Fund, a scholarship founded in 1LT West's memory. Follow us on Facebook (@SFA Army ROTC) for updates and more information!

🗓️ Event Details and Schedule

Time: Registration starts at 0700 and closes at 0845. The race begins at 0900.

Location: SFA Intramural Field, E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX 75964 (Across from Student Recreation Center).

Route: Through and around the beautiful SFA Campus. The route will take you on paved roads, sidewalks, and through an unpaved hiking trail. The hiking trail is accessible to leisure bicycles and jogging strollers, but may present difficulties for strollers intended only for paved surfaces.

Registration: Registration and packet pick-up will be by the access path to the SFA Intramural Field. Look for our tent and tables on the Intramural Fields, near the entrance to the parking lot.

⚠️ Important Notes

Opening Remarks: Will be delivered at 0900.

Parking: Free parking is available in the parking lot directly across from the Intramural Fields. Additional parking is available in the parking garage, which is also free during the weekend.

Valuables: Secure your valuables in your vehicle, as we will not have the ability to check bags at the start point.

🚻 Facilities

Restrooms: Available by the intramural field.

Photos & Results: Action photos will be posted on the SFASU Army ROTC Facebook Event Page by Monday after the event.

Results Link: A link to the results will be posted the night of the event on the event page, found here: SFASU Army ROTC Facebook.

Timing: Results will be tracked through photo-finishes: there will be no chipped timing system in effect during this race.

📅 Schedule of Events

7:00am - 8:45am Packet Pick-Up

9:00 am Opening Ceremonies (Welcome, National Anthem, Opening remarks)

9:15 am 5K Start

10:00 am Closing Ceremonies

🏞️ Course Information

The 5K course will start and end on the beautiful and scenic Stephen F. Austin State University campus. The route will be on primarily flat, paved road surfaces, through and around the campus.

🅿️ Parking Information

Free parking is available throughout the campus.

ℹ️ Other Information

Restrooms: On site.

Attire: Wear comfortable, athletic clothing and footwear.

We look forward to seeing you all! Don't hesitate to send any additional questions or requests for information to the race coordinator at: [email protected]

There is no mud worse than RED MUD!!!

Come try your skills at the Red Dirt Mud Run, brought to you by the Nacogdoches Jaycees.

Prepare to get muddy—this course combines open pasture (on an abandoned horse track) with wooded trails full of scenery. Oh, and we almost forgot THE OBSTACLES! We have over 25 obstacles to challenge you, including a Mud Bog that even trucks struggle to get through.

SCARED YET? Don’t be. We’ve designed routes for every level—beginner, advanced, and HARDCORE.

Don’t miss out on this RED DIRT fun: May 2nd, 2026.

The day‑of entry fee is $60, but you can get discounts for signing up early.

We’ll see you out on the course!

REMEMBER: All youth (under 18) MUST run with an adult.

All runners who sign up in time receive a t‑shirt and a medal.

Join us for the 2026 Running of the Blueberries! This event features a scenic 5K/10K travel along the Lanana Creek Trail. Dogs and families alike are welcome to come support Nacogdoches Trails.

NEW START/FINISH LOCATION AT PECAN ACRES PARK PAVILLION

After the event, enjoy the Texas Blueberry Festival in downtown Nacogdoches. This is the most delicious festival in the Lone Star State— a day-long celebration of the annual blueberry harvest.

SHIRTS: Participants are provided with a high-quality performance t-shirt. Youth sizes are available to those who register by May 31. T-shirt sizes are not guaranteed to those who register after May 31 (size availability can be seen as you register). After that, t-shirts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

START TIME: 10K will start at 7:15 AM, 5K will start at 7:30 am, and One Mile will immediately follow the 5K.

AWARDS:

5K Award categories: Overall Female/Male, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd): 0-17, 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+

10K Award categories: Overall Female/Male, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd): 0-17, 18-29, 30-44, 45-59, 60+

PARTICIPATION: Dogs and children are encouraged to participate, but due to the section of stairsteps to cross a bridge and the uneven surface of the trail, strollers are not recommended (but not impossible with a helper!) Because of the narrow nature of the course along the Lanana Creek Trail, the race (5K and 10K together) is limited to the first 350 registrants. The 1-Mile event is limited to the first 100 registrants.

PACKET PICKUP: Packet pickup will be the day before the race from 4-6 pm at the CL Simon Recreation Center at 1112 North Street. It will also be available at the start of the race the morning of from 6:30-7:15 am.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION: Race day registration will be available the morning of the race between 6:30 and 7:15 am IF the race has not sold out (no cash accepted the day of). Online registration continues until the start time of the course.

REFUNDS: Refunds are not offered for any reason. If you are no longer able to participate you may transfer your registration to another individual, as long as you notify the race officials at least 48 hours before the race.

The Running of the Blueberries presented by ______ is part of the Texas Blueberry Festival, presented by _____ and produced by the Nacogdoches County Chamber of Commerce.

Please contact us if you have any questions. Thank you for your interest in our event!