Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K San Antonio

🏃‍♂️Event Location

Location Confirmed: McAllister Park Pavilion #5

🎉Celebrate the Season

Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the "Gingerbread Lane" holiday race, a festive extravaganza set in the beautiful Texas parks and greenbelts! This cheerful event offers distances for every runner: a 1-mile jaunt, a 5K adventure, and a 10K challenge. Little ones can join in the fun with the exciting "Kids Dash," a 50-meter sprint that will have the crowd roaring with cheers for these pint-sized racers.

🎶Post-Race Celebration

• DJ Sasquatch: will keep the energy high with a mix of holiday hits.
• Gingerbread Treats: Treat yourself to delicious gingerbread cookies and a refreshing glass of milk.
• Commemorative Items: Every participant will receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a festive medal to commemorate their achievement.
• Costume Contest: Don your best festive attire for a chance to win fabulous prizes for creativity and cheer.

🏆Costume Contest Details

Get ready to jingle all the way to the most festive event of the year! The Gingerbread Lane Race Series is thrilled to announce our Super Cool and Exciting Holiday Costume Contest, where holiday spirit and creativity collide in a dazzling display of festive fun.

Put on your most imaginative, whimsical, or downright outrageous holiday costumes and join us for a merry competition that promises laughter, joy, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Whether you’re channeling a classic Christmas character, a fantastical winter wonderland creation, or a humorous holiday twist, we want to see your best festive flair!

🎁Contest Prizes

• Grand Prize: The winner will snag 2 FREE entries to any future Bigfoot Race.
• Epic Trophy: A dazzling trophy that celebrates your costume creativity.
• Holiday Treats Bucket: A delightful bucket brimming with holiday goodies.
• Gather Your Cheer: Don your most fabulous costume and step into the spotlight!

🗓️Race Distances Offered

• Kids Dash: A 50 meter dash for kids 10 and under, including a tee shirt, race medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin.
• 1 Mile: Designed for all ages and experience levels, includes a tee shirt and race medal.
• 5K: Chip timed event with 1st overall trophies for male and female finishers.
• 10K: Chip timed event featuring 1st overall Bigfoot trophies for male and female finishers.

🏅Awards Structure

Standard Age Group Awards for 5K & 10K will be given as follows:

• 1st overall M/F: Trophy
• 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+: Special recognition award lanyard pin
• Age Group Awards: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, and 70+: 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, 3rd Bronze award pin

📅Event Schedule

• 7:30-8:45am: Packet Pickup
• 8:55am: Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line)
• 9:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!
• Awards: Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!

🙌Volunteer Opportunities

Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Many exciting positions are available including:

• Water Station: Ensure water cups are filled and ready for participants.
• Course Monitors: Assist with participant safety at key locations.
• Finish Line Helper: General assistance with finish line tasks.
• Bigfoot Mascot: Wear the Bigfoot costume to cheer on participants.

🔗Registration Link

Register now and let the holiday fun begin!

🌟Additional Information

Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold. Packet pickup is always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time. Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts, and mixed course surfaces should be expected.