Jingle Trails presented by Merrell

Jingle Trails Challenge

Trail running with a holiday twist

• Event Date: 2025-12-13
• Location: 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX
• Website: Jingle Trails 5K
• Overview: 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: Test your trail legs on the Blue Loop! Due to current construction, expect a slightly longer course with a short detour.
• 5K: A festive (and rugged) journey through McAllister’s Red Trail.
• Finish Line: Both races overlap on the way back, making the finish line a high-energy holiday reunion!

Race Week Schedule

• Packet Pickup: iRun Bitters – 2602 NW Loop 1604
• Date: Thursday, Dec. 11 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• Race Day: Saturday, Dec. 13 | Optimist Pavilion, McAllister Park
• Schedule: 7:30 – 8:15 AM | Packet Pickup, 8:30 AM | 5K & 10K Start

Awards & Recognition

• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) in each distance
• Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd (Male & Female) in each distance
• All Finishers: Finisher's medal & beanie
• Note: No age group awards

Dress Festive

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

Location

• Venue: Optimist Pavilion – McAllister Park
• Address: 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.