Panola Push Pedal Run
Panola Push Pedal Run is a road cycling and running race on October 17, 2026 in Carthage, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $70.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 300 W Panola St, Carthage, TX
- Price
- $20–$70
- Sports
- Road CyclingRunning
From the Organizer
This event is brought to you by Panola Chamber of Commerce!And all the proud sponsors.
EVENT OVERVIEW
The 3rd annual Panola Push Pedal Run is an endurance event featuring a road 1 Miler & 5K Run/Walk and a 6 Mile, 30 Mile & 100K bike ride amongst the pineywoods trees of deep East Texas at the Panola Chamber of Commerce. The event follows a unique loop for each distance, beginning and ending at the Panola Chamber of Commerce in Carthage, TX.
LOCATIONS & TIMES
Panola Chamber of Commerce - 108 W Sabine St, Carthage, TX 75633
Schedule - Friday
4-6PM - Early Packet Pickup *optional* @Panola Chamber of Commerce (300 W Panola St, Carthage, TX)
Schedule - Saturday
7-8AM - Packet Pickup
7:45AM - Riders Meeting
8AM - Bike Rides Start
8:30AM - 1 Mile & 5K Start
2PM - Course Closes
WHAT YOU GET
EVENT GEAR/AWARDS:
- Panola Push Pedal Run Tri-blend Tee order by Oct 7th to guarantee a shirt and/or shirt size.
- Panola Push Pedal Run Finisher Medal
- 1st Place awards for all distances M & F
- 1st ($150), 2nd ($100), 3rd ($75) Place awards for 100K Bike Race M & F
EVENT EXPERIENCE:
- Aid Station Food & Hydration
- Scenic Course
- Photography
- Fully Marked/Supported Course
- Friendly & Encouraging Race Event/Volunteers
COURSE MAPS
* keep in mind what we title races are not exact distances. The 1 mile is really 1.1M, 5K is really 3.6M, 100K is really 68 miles, etc. *
Run/Walk Fun Runs:
- 1 Mile course map
- 5K course map
Bike Rides:
- 6 Miler course map
- 30 Miler course map
- 100K course map
Additional Bike Ride Info:
- Helmets required
- Bike lights highly & high visibility clothing recommended
- Course maps on Strava
- Aid station at half way point for 30 Mile & 100K (Cedar Grove Baptist Church
- Pippen Motors' Wrapped Truck Will Lead Out Vehicles & Sag
- Local Police will assist us with a couple of intersection crossings.
Policies/FAQ
For Policies regarding event communication, refunds/credits, discounts, ensuring race shirts/swag, lower entry prices, and changing distance, visit our Policies Page
For other questions, please make sure to look at our Frequently Asked Questions page before contacting us. If the answer is on that page, we may not respond. You can contact us by emailing race director Randy Wells at: wellsrandy1211@gmail.com
Events
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
54°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Carthage.
About Carthage, TX
Population
6,568
as of 2023
City Elevation
320 ft
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 26 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Panola Push Pedal Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
23
Days to train
- Race
- Panola Push Pedal Run
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 300 W Panola St, Carthage, TX
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Road Cycling
Built around sustained effort on a bike, exploring cities on the open road. Beginner distances create a great entry point into endurance sports.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Panola Push Pedal Run
Oct 17, 2026