Black Diamond

Sun, Apr 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CDT

Location: Tyler, TX; Rose Rudman Park, 450 Shiloh Rd., 76703
Type: RUN

At a glance

The Black Diamond Half-Marathon is back in East Texas, offering a competitive yet welcoming race experience with impressive medals and awards.

Competitive

Who it's for

Masters (40+)
Walkers Welcome

Great for: walkers, masters runners

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The Black Diamond Half-Marathon returns for its second edition, now in East Texas. This event welcomes both runners and walkers across 5K, 10K, and half-marathon distances. Participants can look forward to earning a custom 5-inch finisher medal and vying for age group awards, which are presented four deep. With chip-timed results and no strict cut-off times, it is designed for a supportive and engaging race day experience.

What to expect

Earn a custom 5-inch finisher medal for all distances.
Compete for age group awards, recognized four deep, plus overall and masters categories.
Enjoy a walker-friendly event with no strict cut-off times, ensuring ample opportunity to finish.

Standout details

Custom 5-inch finisher medal
Age group awards four deep
Walker-friendly, no strict cut-offs
Event-themed participation t-shirt

Perks & features

Awards
Chip Timed
Medal
Swag Included

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT · From $16.90
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
5K
Sun, Apr 19, 8:15 AM CDT · From $32.80
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM CST
10K
Sun, Apr 19, 8:05 AM CDT · From $41.28
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

+ 1 more option

13.1 Miles
Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 AM CDT · From $64.60
Opens Jul 31, 2025, 8:00 PM CDT · Closes Nov 30, 2025, 6:59 PM CST

The course

Rolling
Walkers welcome

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

longer distance

half marathon distance, rolling area, typically mild weather

Rolling area

Based on typical seasonal and area patterns — not a course map or official forecast.

From the organizer

NEW DATE! NEW LOCATION!

The Black Diamond Half-Marathon is back for its SECOND EDITION !! Hoping to build on the momentum from 2025, we're excited to bring this event to East Texas for 2026! Participate in either our 5K, 10K, or Half-Marathon distances and earn your CUSTOM 5 INCH FINISHER MEDAL . place TOP FOUR in your age group to win an ADDITIONAL MEDAL ! All of our events are open to runners and walkers alike! We do not enforce strict cut-off times to ensure you have ample opportunity to finish whichever distance you sign up for. We also offer chip-timed results for all distances 5K and longer.

Registration Includes:

- Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) **REGISTER EARLY TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**

- Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)

- Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM ONLY)

Age groups will be awarded four deep in the following divisions: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+.

Awards will also be given to our Male & Female Overall Winners, Male & Female Masters Winners (40+), and Male & Female Grand Masters Winners (60+)!

This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies.

**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS. PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**

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