The 2026 Young Life Run and Relay will take place on April 11, 2026, at the Mobberly Baptist Church - Williams Lake Pavilion located at 3297 Tryon Rd, Longview, Texas, USA. The event is expected to experience temperatures ranging from 60 to 81°F (15 to 27°C), making for pleasant running conditions. This trail event, organized by Greater Longview YoungLife, is a charity endurance race where 100% of profits will support the Christian non-profit ministry's mission to connect with kids and teens. Participants will navigate a course featuring wide dirt single track with roots, ditches, bridges, grass, and gravel, all looping around Williams Lake. The terrain is relatively flat, making it accessible for runners of all fitness levels. The course map is available on Strava at link text ↗. The event will be a no-cup race, so participants are encouraged to bring their own hydration or water-carrying system.
What distances are available for this event?
→5K race starting at 8:30 AM
→10K race starting at 8:15 AM
→10K Ruck starting at 8:15 AM
→Half Marathon starting at 8:15 AM
→25K Team Relay
What are the ruck weight requirements for the 10K Ruck?
→Participants with a body weight over 150 lbs must carry a 30 lb ruck
→Participants with a body weight under 150 lbs must carry a 20 lb ruck
→Both ruck sacks and vests are allowed
How much does registration cost?
→5K: $35
→10K: $45
→10K Ruck: $45
→Half Marathon: $75
→25K Team Relay: $125
What is the race day schedule?
→7:00–8:00 AM: Packet Pickup
→8:00 AM: Race Debrief
→8:15 AM: 10K & longer distances start
→8:30 AM: 5K Start
→12:00 PM: Cutoff
What is included in registration?
→Finisher medal
→Event T-shirt
→1st place awards (Male & Female) for all distances
→Ruck Patch for ruck participants
→DFL "Dead Freakin' Last" award for Half Marathon finishers
→Aid station food & hydration
→Photography
→Fully marked & supported course
What are the event rules?
→No-cup race – participants must bring their own hydration/water-carrying system
→The course is a trail with dirt, roots, ditches, bridges, grass, and gravel
→The terrain is relatively flat, suitable for all fitness levels
