New Year's Day Run 5K McKinney

New Year’s Day Run 5K McKinney

Start Your New Year on the Right Foot! This fun 5K will have you running the New Year in festive style!

Event Information

• Date: January 1, 2027
• Location: 301 Eldorado Pkwy #100, McKinney, TX
• Brunch: New Year’s Day Brunch will go until 11am.
• Participation: Run, walk, or skip a 5K on the beautiful Wilson Creek.

Registration and Breakfast

• Included: Breakfast is included for registered runners.
• Free Beverage: Registered runners will receive a free beer or mimosa.
• Breakfast Taco: Each runner gets a delicious breakfast taco!
• Sign Up: This event will sell out, so don’t wait until the last minute to sign up!

Hosting Venue

The Stix Icehouse, 301 Eldorado Pkwy #100, McKinney, TX 75069

Parking

• Where to Park: You can park anywhere! We have multiple parking lots around The Stix.

The Run

• Distance: 5K and 1M Fun Run available.
• Course: Run on a scenic Wilson Creek Trail.
• Water Stops: 2 water stops will be provided on the 5K course.

The Swag

• Breakfast Pass: All American breakfast + beer or mimosa for those over 21 (must bring I.D.).
• NYDR T-Shirt: T-shirts must be ordered ahead: late registrants may not receive their preferred size.
• Finisher Medal: All finishers will receive a medal.

Virtual Race

• Participation: Virtual participants will receive a t-shirt and finisher medal via mail during the week after the race.

Packet Pickup

• Early Pickup #1: December 30, 2025 from 3 PM - 6 PM at Playtri Dallas.
• Early Pickup #2: December 31, 2025 from 1 PM - 6 PM at The Stix Icehouse.
• Race Day Pickup: January 1, 2027 from 8 AM - 8:45 AM at the race site.

Race Day Schedule

• 8 AM - 8:45 AM: Late packet pickup and registration (if not sold out).
• 9:00 AM: 5K starts (no late starts will be allowed).
• 9:05 AM: 1M Fun Run starts.
• 9:30 AM: Brunch is served.

Course Notes

• Music Devices: The use of personal music devices is strongly discouraged for safety.
• Pets: No pets are allowed on the 5K course: however, they are welcome in the 1M fun event.
• Age Requirements: Minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6: no minimum age for the 1M.
• Course Changes: Race management reserves the right to change any event course if necessary.

Awards

• Top Finisher: Overall Male and Female.
• Masters: Top Finisher Masters Male and Female.
• Age Groups: Top 3 Male and Female Finishers in various age groups.
• 1M Fun Run: Not timed, no awards, just fun.

Race URL

For more information, visit New Year's Day Run McKinney.