
From the Organizer
The 5th Annual LOVE NEVER ENDS TRAIL RUN is back in Oklahoma!
Join us for a weekend of outdoor adventure and community spirit at the Eagle Nest Ranch (YL Ranch) in Atoka, OK. Home of Reba McEntire!
For all my Texas folks, the drive is so easy and pretty. Straight up Hwy 75, a left turn on W. Boggy Depot Rd. and a right turn on S. Carr Pen Rd (by the rodeo) and 1.5 miles down, you are there. (I'll have signs out to guide you)
This privately owned 1,000 acre ranch is filled with old growth trees, lakes, and wildlife. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning. You don't want to miss out on this gem.
You will get a mix of wooded and exposed trails, jeep trails, single track, and flat w/ a few rolling hills. (Gravel, dirt, sand, and roots)
*We are working on a new course for this years race. More details to come.*
Food & Hydration served: Water, Tailwind, bananas, oranges, PB&J, chips, cookies, sour patch kids, and ramen for the evening.
*Don't forget your headlamp, sunscreen, and hydration bottles or handheld. (we are a cupless race)
Packet pickup will be conveniently located onsite. Friday, October 9, 12-6pm. And on race day starting at 5am.
Limited camping onsite. 50 spots available. Primitive only.
Hotels/Motels in Atoka: Comfort Inn & Suites, Best Western, Super 8, and Motel 6.
*Registration closes for ALL Races on October 9 2026, at 11:59pm unless we sell out before then!! Be sure to secure your spot early!
To guarantee a t-shirt and specifically in your size for all live and virtual participants please register by Friday, September 25, 2026. If you register after the 25th, you may or may not get the size you want and it will be first come first serve until we sell out.
Don't miss out on the chance to win fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors, each offering exciting giveaways for our raffle!
Please note:
This event is rain or shine. Please prepare accordingly.
Parking and camping area maps coming soon.
If it rains, parking will be down the road at the rodeo and we will have shuttles to get you to the ranch.
Medals and T-shirts will be mailed to virtual runners only.
T-shirts will NOT be mailed to participants who registered but did not attend the race.
Live event participants will receive a medal on-site.
This event isn't just about the thrill of the run — your participation makes a difference! Proceeds from the Love Never Ends Trail Run support The Great Root Movement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in need. Your participation directly contributes to:
• The RIZE Scholarship for bereaved mothers and victims of domestic abuse, enabling them to access vital therapy services and programs.
• The Reagan and Grant Small Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Van Alstyne ISD and Melissa ISD Education Foundations and TGRM Scholarships for high school seniors .
Lace up your shoes, embrace the challenge, make a difference as part of The Great Root Movement Team, and run for a great cause at the 5th Annual LOVE NEVER ENDS TRAIL RUN!
Events
Weather
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
52°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Atoka, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
630 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Love Never Ends Trail Run
Oct 10, 2026