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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
To Be Determined, Dallas TX
1 Mile · 5K · 10K
42–60°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–67°F
dry
2024
39–58°F
dry
2023
40–63°F
dry
2022
54–63°F
rain
2021
33–56°F
dry
2020
40–54°F
dry
2019
36–57°F
dry
2018
49–64°F
dry
2017
42–55°F
dry
2016
42–55°F
dry
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About this race
🎉 Welcome to the Gingerbread Lane Holiday Race!
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:
- Distances: 1-mile jaunt, 5K adventure, and 10K challenge.
- Kids Dash: An exciting 50-meter sprint for little ones.
- DJ Sasquatch: Keeping the energy high with holiday hits.
- Post-Race Treats: Enjoy delicious holiday cookies and refreshing milk.
🎭 Costume Contest Details
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.
- Imaginative Costumes: Wear your most whimsical or outrageous holiday costumes.
- Competition: Join for a merry competition with laughter and holiday magic.
- Prizes: Win fabulous prizes for creativity and cheer.
- Celebrate: Mark your calendars and prep your costumes for an unforgettable day!
🏆 What's at Stake?
What’s at stake? 🎁 (winner takes all 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 Cheer: A fun-filled event with a cheering crowd and incredible prizes!
🏃♂️ Race Information
Join in all the festivities you have come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event:
- Finishers Receive: Awesome medals and cool tees.
- Live DJ: Playing all the hits and announcing every runner.
- Aid Stations: Available on the course for water and assistance.
- Focus: Your fun, safety, and excitement are our top priority!
🎽 Race Distances Offered
Choose the race distance that suits you:
- Kids Dash: For kids 10 and under: about a 50-meter dash.
- 1 Mile: Designed for all ages and experience levels: not chip timed.
- 5K: Chip-timed 3.11-mile race with age category awards.
- 10K: Chip-timed 6.22-mile race with overall trophies.
⏰ Event Schedule
Mark your calendars for a fun-filled day!
- 7:30-8:45am: Packet Pickup
- 8:55am: Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line)
- 9:00am: National Anthem and Race Start!
- Awards: Live results and awards available at the Registration tent.
🙌 Volunteer Opportunities
Join us as a volunteer and enjoy a wonderful day filled with excitement:
- Course Monitors: Help ensure participant safety and cheer them on.
- Water Station: Prepare water cups and interact with runners.
- Finish Line Helpers: Assist the Race Director and enjoy the excitement.
- Bigfoot Mascot: Wear our mascot costume and bring joy to participants.
🏅 Registration Details
Register now and let the holiday fun begin!
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