Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX
- Distance
- Lumber-JACKED 5K · Lumber-JACKED Fun Run
From the Organizer
The 7th annual Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run will kick off the festivities bright and early at 8 a.m. on Sept. 19th. Runners will travel around the scenic Ellen Trout Memorial Lake. The early registration fee is $20 for ages 13 and up, and $15 for children 12 and under. Late registration will be $25 for ages 13 and up, and $20 for children 12 and under. This is a non-timed race and non-refundable.
Register by Sunday, August 30th to guarantee a t-shirt. All registrants after August 30th are not guaranteed to receive a shirt.
Packet pick-up will be available:
* Friday, September 18th from 9 AM to 12 PM at the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce, located at 1615 S. Chestnut in Lufkin
* Saturday, September 19th beginning at 7:30 AM at the race location, Ellen Trout Zoo, 402 Zoo Circle in Lufkin
The packet will include a race t-shirt and a festival ticket.
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
88°
Typical Low
65°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lufkin Angelina Co Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lufkin, TX
Population
34,158
as of 2023
Elevation
323 ft
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 74 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 100 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run?
- Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run is a running race held in Lufkin, Texas on September 19, 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 Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Lufkin, Texas at 402 Zoo Circle, Lufkin, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Texas State Forest Festival Lumber-JACKED 5K & Fun Run
Sep 19, 2026