14th Annual Running of the Blueberries

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: June 14, 2025
• Location: 1002 E Starr Ave, Nacogdoches, TX
• URL: Running of the Blueberries
• Details: This event features a 1-mile loop and a scenic 5K/10K along the Lanana Creek Trail. Dogs and families are welcome to come support Dog Park Nacogdoches.

📍 New Start/Finish Location

• Venue: Pecan Acres Park Pavilion

🎉 Post-Event Celebration

• Event: Texas Blueberry Festival
• Location: Downtown Nacogdoches
• Description: A day-long celebration of the annual blueberry harvest.
• Website: Texas Blueberry Festival

👕 Shirts

• Participants: Provided with a high-quality performance t-shirt.
• Sizes: Youth sizes available to those who register by May 31.
• Availability: T-shirt sizes not guaranteed after May 31 (size availability visible upon registration).
• Distribution: T-shirts available on a first-come, first-serve basis after the deadline.

⏰ Start Times

• 10K: Starts at 7:15 AM
• 5K: Starts at 7:30 AM
• 1 Mile: Immediately follows the 5K

🏅 Awards

• 5K Award Categories: Overall Female/Male over 18, Overall Female/Male under 18, Fastest Dog, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd) for various age brackets.
• 10K Award Categories: Overall Female/Male, Fastest Dog, and Age Group Awards (1st, 2nd & 3rd) for different age categories.

🐾 Participation Guidelines

• Dogs: Encouraged to participate.
• Strollers: Not recommended due to course conditions, but possible with a helper.
• Registration Limit: 5K and 10K limited to the first 350 registrants: 1-Mile limited to the first 100 registrants.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Pre-Race: Day before the race from 4-6 PM at CL Simon Recreation Center, 1112 North Street.
• Race Day: Available from 6:30-7:15 AM at the start of the race.

📝 Race Day Registration

• Availability: Between 6:30 and 7:15 AM on race day, if not sold out.
• Payment: No cash accepted on race day.
• Online Registration: Continues until the start time.

💵 Refund Policy

• Policy: No refunds offered for any reason.
• Registration Transfer: Allowed if notified to race officials at least 48 hours before the event.

📞 Contact Information

• Email: dogparknac@gmail.com
• Thank You: For your interest in our event!