Running of the Blueberries
About this race
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!
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile
A friendly course meant for families, children, and dog walkers who are excited to participate in a fun fitness activity. This path stays within pecan park, sections can include unpaved and gravel trails, uneven grass, and segments of the lanana creek trail. Participants receive a performance-style t-shirt (youth sizes available to those who register by May 31).
5K Run
The route consists of paved and unpaved trail surfaces, a portion on streets or parking lot, and a section of stairs to cross a bridge. Primarily follows sections of the beautiful lanana creek trail! 5K Award categories: Overall Female/Male over 18, Overall Female/Male under 18, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd): 70+, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 15-19, 10-14, 9 and under.
10K Run
The route consists of paved and unpaved trail surfaces, a portion on streets or parking lot, and a section of stairs to cross a bridge. Primarily follows sections of the beautiful lanana creek trail! 10K Award categories: Overall Female/Male, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd): 60+, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 19 & under.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Nacogdoches, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:13 AM and sets at 8:24 PM local time (CDT) in Nacogdoches on June 13, 2026 — 14h 11m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — Running of the Blueberries
418 finishers across 2 distances · leading places in the 5K Run
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNKNOWN RUNNER | 12:34 | 4:03 /mi |
| 2 | Grant Ashby | 16:45 | 5:24 /mi |
| 3 | Barrett Hatton | 16:52 | 5:26 /mi |
| 4 | Roe Gaddis | 17:58 | 5:47 /mi |
| 5 | Juan Hernandez | 18:02 | 5:49 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Nacogdoches events
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