Nacogdoches, TX | Saturday, June 13, 2026Registration Open
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 l imited 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 cour