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Love Never Ends Trail Run
LNE Trail Series
The Great Root Trail Race
5th Annual LNE Trail Run
Always Running with R&G
Love Never Ends Trail Run
LNE Trail Series
The Great Root Trail Race
5th Annual LNE Trail Run
Always Running with R&G
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  • LNE Trail Series
  • The Great Root Trail Race
  • 5th Annual LNE Trail Run
  • Always Running with R&G

  • LNE Trail Series
  • The Great Root Trail Race
  • 5th Annual LNE Trail Run
  • Always Running with R&G

LNE TRAIL SERIES PRESENTS: 2026 5TH ANNUAL LNE TRAIL RUN

Join us for the Love Never Ends Trail Run

The 5th Annual LOVE NEVER ENDS TRAIL RUN is back in Oklahoma!

Join us for a weekend of outdoor adventure and community spirit at the Eagle Nest Ranch (YL Ranch) in Atoka, OK. Home of Reba McEntire! 

For all my Texas folks, the drive is so easy and pretty. Straight up Hwy 75, a left turn on W. Boggy Depot Rd., and a right turn on S. Carr Pen Rd (by the rodeo), and 1.5 miles down, you are there. (I'll have signs out to guide you).

This privately owned 1,000-acre ranch is filled with old-growth trees, lakes, and wildlife. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning. You don't want to miss out on this gem.

You will get a mix of wooded and exposed trails, jeep trails, single track, and flat terrain with a few rolling hills. (Gravel, dirt, sand, and roots)

*We are working on a new course for this year's race. More details to come.*

Food & Hydration served: Water, Tailwind, bananas, oranges, PB&J, chips, cookies, Sour Patch Kids, and ramen for the evening. 

*Don't forget your headlamp, sunscreen, and hydration bottles or handheld. (We are a cupless race.)


Packet pickup will be conveniently located on-site. Friday, October 16, 12-6pm. And on race day, starting at 5am.

Limited camping onsite. 50 spots available. Primitive only. 

Hotels/Motels in Atoka: Comfort Inn & Suites, Best Western, Super 8, and Motel 6.


*Registration closes for ALL Races on October 16, 2026,  at noon unless we sell out before then!! Be sure to secure your spot early!

To guarantee a t-shirt, specifically in your size, for all live and virtual participants, please register by Friday, October 3, 2026. If you register after the 3rd, you may or may not get the size you want, and it will be first-come, first-served until we sell out. 

Don't miss out on the chance to win fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors, each offering exciting raffle prizes! 

Please note: 

This event is rain or shine. Please prepare accordingly. 

Parking and camping area maps coming soon. 

If it rains, parking will be down the road at the rodeo, and we will have shuttles to get you to the ranch. 

Medals and T-shirts will be mailed only to virtual runners.
T-shirts will NOT be mailed to participants who registered but did not attend the race.
Live event participants will receive a medal on-site.

This event is about more than just the thrill of the run—your participation makes a meaningful impact. The Love Never Ends Trail Run supports The Great Root Movement, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering those in need. Your involvement directly helps:

   •     The RIZE Scholarship for bereaved mothers and victims of domestic abuse, enabling them to access vital therapy services and programs.
   •    The Reagan and Grant Small Endowed  Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Van Alstyne ISD and Melissa ISD Education Foundations, and TGRM Scholarships for high school seniors.  

Lace up, embrace the challenge, make a difference with The Great Root Movement Team, and run for a great cause at the 5th Annual LOVE NEVER ENDS TRAIL RUN!

Register on RunSignup Today

4th LNE Trail Run Photos 2025 @ YL Ranch, Atoka, OK

    Sat., 10/17/26 @ Eagle Nest Ranch (YL Ranch) on 1,000 Acres

    Description of trail

    Info / packet pick-up

    Info / packet pick-up


    This privately owned 1,000 acre ranch is filled with old growth trees, lakes, and wildlife. The sunrises and sunsets are stunning. You don't want to miss out on this gem.


    You will get a mix of wooded and exposed trails, jeep trails, single track, and flat w/ a few rolling hills. (Gravel, dirt, sand, and roots).

    Sign up today!

    Info / packet pick-up

    Info / packet pick-up

    Info / packet pick-up


    DATE:  Saturday, October 17, 2026

    LOCATION:  3510 S Carr Pen Rd
    Atoka, OK US 74525


    100k - 6:00 AM

    50 Miler - 6:30 AM

    50k Trail Run - 7:00 AM

    5k Run/Walk/Ruck - 8:00 AM


    Packet pickup will be conveniently located onsite.  Friday, October 16, 12-6pm. And on race day starting at 5am.


    Limited camping onsite. 50 spots available. Primitive only. 


    Hotels/Motels in Atoka: Comfort Inn & Suites, Best Western, Super 8, and Motel 6.


    *Registration closes for ALL Races on October 16, 2026,  at 11:59 pm unless we sell out before then!! 


    Be sure to secure your spot early!


    To guarantee a t-shirt and specifically in your size for all live and virtual participants, please register by Friday, October 3, 2026. 


    Don't miss out on the chance to win fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors, each offering exciting giveaways for our raffle! And we'll have a food truck!


    Please note: 

    This event is rain or shine. 

    Course, parking, and camping area maps are pictured below. 

     If it rains, parking will be down the road at the rodeo, and we will have shuttles to get you to the ranch. 


    Medals and T-shirts will be mailed to virtual runners only. 

    T-shirts and medals will NOT be mailed to participants who registered but did not attend the race. 

    Live event participants will receive a medal on-site.



    Click here to sign up!

    TGRM nonprofit

    Info / packet pick-up

    TGRM nonprofit

    This event isn't just about the thrill of the run — your participation makes a difference! Proceeds from the Love Never Ends  Trail Run support The Great Root Movement, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to empowering individuals in need. Your  participation directly contributes to:

    •  The RIZE Scholarship for bereaved  mothers and victims of domestic abuse, enabling them to access vital  therapy services and programs. 
    • The Reagan and Grant Small Endowed  Memorial Scholarship Fund through the Van Alstyne ISD and Melissa ISD Education Foundations and TGRM Scholarships for high school seniors .  

    sign up today!

    LNE TRAIL SERIES PRESENTS: 2026 5th Annual LNE TRAIL RUN

    2025 4th LNE Video Recap

    Thanks to all participants, volunteers, sponsors, and vendors, for making this year a big success!

    2025 4th LNE Race results by Dfw series racing

    2025 Love Never Ends Race Results

    Dust and Run Photos of 2025 4th Annual LNE Run

    Dust and Run Photos Available here

    4th Annual LNE Race shirt, Medals, and 50 Mile Finisher Buckle

    5th Annual LNE Race Course Maps Coming Soon

    About Us

    LNE Race Director: Karen A. Sparks

    • Reagan and Grant's Mom
    • Founder, The Great Root Movement
    • Founder, Love. Move. Rize.

    32 Races Completed:

    • Ragnar Relay Race Finisher
    • 3 x 5k Finisher
    • 10k Finisher
    • 2 x 15k Finisher
    • 9 x Half Marathon Finisher
    • 25k Finisher
    • 20 Mile Finisher
    • 2 x Marathon Finisher
    • 3 x 50k Finisher
    • 4 x 50 Mile Finisher
    • 3 x 100k Finisher
    • 2 x 100 Mile Finisher (Unofficial & Official)

    Pacer/Crew duties:

    • 1 x 50 





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    LNE Co-Race Directors: 


    • Denny Hodge- Artist/Athlete/Writer/Veteran


    • Nicole Chilson- Owner, Texian Belle Bookkeeping/Treasurer, TGRM/Runner


    Love Never Ends Trail Run is made possible by our incredible team of volunteers, who are the heart and soul of sharing our Love Never Ends message throughout our community. 

    Register Today on run sign up!

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