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11 walking events in Tyler, Texas

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  • Dessert Dash - Tyler [runsignup.com]

    Sat, Mar 21, 2026 at 8:55 AM

    Description

    Location Confirmed: Rose Rudman Park

    🍩🍰 Get Ready to Sprinkle Some Fun — It’s Time for the Dessert Dash! 🎉

    Lace up, sweet tooths — the Dessert Dash is serving up miles of fun this March!

    Join Bigfoot...

    Location Confirmed: Rose Rudman Park

    🍩🍰 Get Ready to Sprinkle Some Fun — It’s Time for the Dessert Dash! 🎉

    Lace up, sweet tooths — the Dessert Dash is serving up miles of fun this March!

    Join Bigfoot Running Company for a high-energy, sugar-sprinkled celebration where running meets pure indulgence. Whether you’re a donut dasher, cupcake cruiser, or cookie jogger, you’ll cross the finish line smiling… and ready for your dessert reward!

    This isn’t just a race — it’s a full-on dessert party with photo ops, fun props, music, and a treat ticket waiting for you at the finish. 🍦✨

    🎉 Event Highlights

    Experience the sweetness you’ve come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:

    🏅 Colorful finisher medals & super-soft Dessert Dash tees

    📸 Dessert-themed photo backdrop + props (inflatable donut + “I run for dessert!” sign!)

    🍰 Dessert ticket for every participant

    🎧 Music, energy, and name announcements at the finish line

    🧦 Optional Add-ons: Koozie, funky dessert socks, sprinkle sweatband, and Dessert Dash trucker hat

    💦 Aid stations along the course

    You may even catch Bigfoot trying to eat a donut the size of his head…

    🏃‍♀️ Race Distances

    👶 Kids Dash – “The Mini Munchie Dash” (10 & Under)

    A quick burst of sugary fun for our tiniest runners!

    Includes a race tee, finisher medal, and dessert ticket.

    Not timed — just sprinkles and smiles.

    🍪 1 Mile – “The Sweet & Simple Mile”

    Perfect for families, beginners, and walkers!

    Includes a race tee, medal, and dessert ticket.

    Not chip-timed.

    🍩 5K – “The Sprinkle Sprint”

    Chip-timed with awards, energy, and plenty of cheering!

    🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

    🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

    🥇 Standard age-group awards

    🍰 10K – “The Double Dessert Dash”

    Double the distance, double the fun!

    🏆 1st Overall M/F – Bigfoot Trophy

    🎖️ 1st Masters (40+) – Recognition pin

    🥇 Standard age-group awards

    🏅 Age Group Awards (5K & 10K)

    10 & under, 11–14, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70+

    🥇 Gold – 1st | 🥈 Silver – 2nd | 🥉 Bronze – 3rd

    💲 Special Pricing & Perks

    👟 Youth Pricing: Ages 12 & under run the 5K or 10K for just $15!

    🤝 Referral Bonus: Earn a $20 refund when five friends sign up using your link!

    👯 Group Discounts: The bigger the group, the bigger the savings!

    📅 Event Schedule

    7:30–8:45 AM — Packet Pickup

    8:55 AM — Kids Dash Start

    9:00 AM — National Anthem & Race Start

    🍩 Dessert ticket redemption begins the moment you cross the finish line!

    📸 Post-Race Sweetness: Photo Zone

    After your race, hit our dessert-themed photo backdrop for the ultimate #DessertDash moment!

    Featuring:

    🍩 Inflatable donut prop

    🧁 Fun handheld signs

    📷 “I run for dessert!” sign

    ✨ A colorful, shareable finish-line experience

    🙌 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

    Volunteer Then Run (5K Only)

    Includes:

    ✔️ Custom chip-timed bib

    ✔️ Super-soft race tee

    ✔️ Finisher medal

    ✔️ Ability to run the 5K after helping

    How it works:

    1️⃣ Arrive 1.5 hours before race start to help with packet pickup

    2️⃣ About 10 minutes before the race, join everyone for warmup

    3️⃣ Start the 5K with the group

    4️⃣ Run, recover, then help hand out awards

    This option does NOT require signing up under the Volunteer tab.

    Does NOT include Full Race Volunteer benefits listed below.

    LIMITED to the first 10 sign-ups.

    Available for the 5K distance only.

    Full Race Volunteer (Not Running)

    Sign up under the VOLUNTEER tab in the top menu.

    Full Race Volunteers Receive:

    🎽 Bigfoot race shirt

    🎟️ VIP race access

    🎁 Your choice of:

    • A FREE future race entry (use it yourself or gift it!)

    OR

    • A $20 prepaid digital gift card

    🦺 Volunteer Roles & Ratings

    • Water Station

    Fill cups, cheer loudly, have fun!

    POSITION RATING: Chill, social, great vantage point. Bring a chair if you’d like.

    • Course Monitors

    Keep runners safe & energized with cheers and direction.

    POSITION RATING: Fun and action-packed.

    • Finish Line Helper

    Assist Race Director with medals, snacks, and celebration.

    POSITION RATING: Easy, exciting, and rewarding.

    • Turtle / Sweeper

    Stay with the final participant, encourage them, and notify course staff when the last runner passes.

    POSITION RATING: Slightly physically challenging — longest distance covered but inspiring!

    • Packet Pickup / Results

    Help check in runners, then enjoy a relaxed, joyful finish-line environment.

    POSITION RATING: Busy pre-race, chill and fun after.

    • Floater

    General event help — medals, snacks, crowd support, etc.

    POSITION RATING: Extremely easy and puts you right in the action.

    • Lead Bike

    Guide the fastest runners on the longest course.

    POSITION RATING: Fun, great exercise, and finished early!

    • Bigfoot Mascot

    Be the star of the show! High-fives, photos, cheering!

    POSITION RATING: The coolest volunteer role — 10/10 fun.

    📍 Volunteer Arrival

    All volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before race start and check in at the Registration Tent.

    *Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold.

    📝 IMPORTANT NOTES

    👕 Shirt guarantee: Register at least 10 days before race day.

    📦 Packet Pickup: Always open 1.5 hours before race start.

    📧 If additional pickup times are added, all runners will be notified by email at least 1 week in advance.

    🌳 Course Terrain: Expect a mix of pavement, crushed granite, and some unavoidable dirt paths.

    🛝 Public Spaces: Events take place in parks and greenbelts — please be mindful of dog walkers, cyclists, and picnickers.

    📧Questions? Email us at [email protected]

    1 Miles 3.11 Miles 6.22 Miles 9.33 Miles Run Walk

    Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States
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  • Light the Way 5K: Walk On Rock On For Mental Wellness [evieeffect.org] [Register at runsignup.com]

    Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 5:30 PM

    Description

    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...

    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.

    1k 5k Run Walk

    Tyler, Texas, 75701, United States
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  • Black Diamond [runsignup.com]

    Sun, Apr 19, 2026 at 7:50 AM

    Description

    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!...

    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.

    1 Miles 5k 10k 13.1 Miles Run Walk

    Tyler, Texas, 76703, United States
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  • Remembrance Run Tyler benefitting The Children's Park [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

    Description

    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...

    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.

    1k 1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Tyler, Texas, 75701, United States
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  • Bible Run [runsignup.com]

    Sat, May 16, 2026 at 7:50 AM

    Description

    Run Different is excited to present our 1ST ANNUAL BIBLE RUN! This race is all about fun, family, and community. Show up ready to run or walk either our 5K or 1 Miles options to earn a SPECIAL...

    Run Different is excited to present our 1ST ANNUAL BIBLE RUN! This race is all about fun, family, and community. Show up ready to run or walk either our 5K or 1 Miles options to earn a SPECIAL FINISHER MEDAL! Place top FOUR in your age group to win an ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL!

    Registration Includes:

    • Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K |1M ONLY)

    • Finisher Medal (5K |1M ONLY)

    • Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K 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 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. As well as OVERALL MALE & OVERALL FEMALE.

    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.

    1 Miles 5k Run Walk

    Tyler, Texas, 75703, United States
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