John Paul Landing Park, Cypress TX
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
📍 Location Details
Location Pending: John Paul Landing Park
🎉 Event Overview
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:
- 1-Mile: A joyous jaunt for all ages.
- 5K Adventure: A great challenge for seasoned runners.
- 10K Challenge: Perfect for the serious competitor.
- Kids Dash: A 50-meter sprint for little ones under 10.
DJ Sasquatch will keep the energy high with a mix of holiday hits, and after you cross the finish line, treat yourself to delicious holiday cookies and a refreshing glass of milk. Every participant will receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a festive medal to commemorate their achievement.
🎭 Costume Contest
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.
- Grand Prize: The winner will snag 2 FREE entries to any future Bigfoot Race.
- Epic Trophy: A dazzling trophy celebrating your costume creativity.
- Holiday Treats Bucket: A delightful bucket brimming with holiday goodies.
- Creative Costumes: Showcase your imagination and have a blast!
🏅 Race Distances Offered
- Kids Dash: 50-meter dash, not timed, includes a tee shirt and race medal.
- 1 Mile: Non-timed event for all ages, includes a tee shirt and medal.
- 5K: Chip-timed race featuring overall trophies and age group awards.
- 10K: Chip-timed race similar to the 5K, with additional awards for master categories.
🏆 Awards and Recognition
- Standard Age Group Awards: Available for both 5K and 10K participants.
- Overall Winners: Men's and women's trophies are awarded.
- Age Group Awards: Medals for top finishers in various age categories.
- Live Results: Awards announced immediately following finishes!
📅 Event Schedule
- 7:30-8:45am: Packet Pickup
- 8:55am: Kids Dash Start
- 9:00am: National Anthem and Race Start
- Awards: Announced live at the Registration tent.
🤝 Volunteer Opportunities
Join us as a volunteer and receive various benefits while helping at the event! Roles include:
- Water Station: Fill cups and cheer on participants.
- Course Monitors: Help with safety and support along the route.
- Finish Line Helpers: Assist with finish line tasks.
- Bigfoot Mascot: Bring joy and cheer to participants.
🔗 More Information
For more information and to register, visit the official race page at Gingerbread Lane Houston Race.
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