Death by 5k Tyler
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX
- Distance
- 24 Hour Challenge
From the Organizer
Death by 5k is coming BACK to beautiful Tyler State Park!
RunStrong Event's signature 24 hour challenge, Death by 5k requires participants to run ten 5ks, starting one every 2.5 hours, for 24 hours. The first 5k starts at 8 am, and subsequent 5ks start at 1030, 1, 330, 6, 830, 11, 130, 4, and 630 am. Participants need to be present at the start of each 5k, and have that 5k finished prior to the start of the subsequent 5k. This challenge is designed to test participants mentally and physically with physical fatigue, sleep deprivation, and running in the dark. (Headlamps, hand lights, or some other form of illumination will be required) all while having a great time in a beautiful location.
Death by 5k Tyler will take place at Tyler State Park's Blackjack camping area and will be run on the adjacent dirt trails. Prepare for rocks, roots and maybe some mud for good measure. WARNING: This route is closer to 3.6 miles.
In between each 5k, participants will be able to sleep in their cars, or to put up tents in the Blackjack camping area which will also serve as the race HQ. Parking will be in nearby parking lots and along the main park road.
Hot food will be served at 830 am, 130 pm, 630 pm, 1130 pm and 430 am, along with plenty of snack food available throughout the event. Drinks provided will be water and mixed gatorade..
Participants will receive an event shirt and some great additional swag. Finishers will receive one of our coveted coffin awards and the pride that comes with surviving.
Registration will be limited to 150 participants. After that, a waitlist will be enabled and we will open spots if/when they become available only.
The race HQ area at Blackjack will be limited to tent camping only. If you wish to use a camper, you will need to rent a campsite at the park campground. You will have to do so through the park reservation system or by calling the park
Each participant will also have to pay the day use fee upon entrance to the park. This can be done up to 30 days in advance online or via the self pay station near the front office.
Death by 5k takes place at various locations including:
River West Festival Park, Tulsa, OK
Oak Mountain SP in Alabama
Runstrong HQ in Brandon, MS
Shelby Farms Park in Memphis
Adventures Unlimited in Milton, FL
George Wyth SP in Waterloo, IA
N Little Rock, and more sites coming soon!
Visit www.deathby5k.com to learn more
*We do not offer refunds on registrations but we do allow deferrals or transfers up to two weeks prior to the event for a fee
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
78°
Typical Low
56°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tyler, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Tyler, TX
Population
107,718
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
TYR
Tyler Pounds Regional Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 96 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Death by 5k Tyler?
- Death by 5k Tyler is a running race held in Tyler, Texas on October 17, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Death by 5k Tyler?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Tyler, Texas at 789 Park Road 16, Tyler, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Death by 5k Tyler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Death by 5k Tyler
Oct 17, 2026