Jingle Trails presented by Merrell

🔔 Jingle Trails Challenge

Trail running with a holiday twist

Step off the pavement and into the holiday spirit! The Jingle Trails Challenge takes you through the winding paths of McAllister Park in central San Antonio. Expect dirt, roots, rocks, and gravel — this isn’t your average road race. It’s a true trail run, sprinkled with holiday cheer and a cozy finish waiting for you at the end.

🏃‍♂️ Choose Your Adventure

• 10K – Blue Loop Challenge: Test your trail legs on the Blue Loop! Due to current construction, expect a slightly longer course with a short detour.
• 5K – Red Trail Dash: A festive (and rugged) journey through McAllister’s Red Trail.
• High-Energy Finish: Both races overlap on the way back, making the finish line a high-energy holiday reunion!

🍺 Complementary Shiner Beer

at the finish!

🎁 Swag

• Finisher's Medal:
• Jingle Trails Canvas Tote: for the first 200 to register.
• Jingle Trails Beanie:

📅 Race Week Schedule

Packet Pickup

• Location: iRun Bitters – 2602 NW Loop 1604
• Date: Thursday, Dec. 11 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Race Day

• Location: Optimist Pavilion, McAllister Park
• Packet Pickup: 7:30 – 8:15 AM
• Race Start: 8:30 AM | 5K & 10K Start area
• Warm-Up: YogaSix will get you warmed up for your race with a short warm-up at 8:20 AM.
• Start Times: 10K runners at 8:30 AM, 5K runners at 8:40 AM

🏆 Awards & Recognition

The speedy and lucky winners this year will get an amazing pie from one of our favorite trail runners and baker, Piecaramba! Instagram Link

• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance
• Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance
• All Finishers: Finisher's medal & beanie (Note: No age group awards)

🎄 Dress Festive

Ugly sweater? Reindeer antlers? Santa hat? Bring it on. The more jingles, the better. This is where holiday cheer meets trail grit.

📍 Location

Optimist Pavilion – McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247

Please note that the majority of the course is technical terrain and is not stroller or dog friendly.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit Jingle Trails Official Page.