A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON

🎄 Join the Christmas Run!

"Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run!" is a delightful Holiday run that reminds us of the true essence of Christmas – spreading love, giving selflessly, and cherishing the joy of togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all while getting a run in before the Christmas festivities!

🏃‍♂️ Overview

• Quick Sell-Out: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up.
• Virtual Option: If waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or wait list.
• Inclusive: All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
• Support: There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

⏱️ Timing

• Optional Tracking: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online.
• Coordinator Assistance: Alternatively, you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
• No Chips: No timing chips (This is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

🎁 What You Get (Swag Bag)

• T-Shirt: Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
• Finisher's Medal: Receive a Finisher's Medal!
• Digital Training Pack: A comprehensive Training Pack to support your fitness journey.
• Local Clubs: Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs.

📦 Packet Pickup

• Direct Shipping: No hassle of picking up packets is required! Swag shipped direct to your address.
• Bibs: Race bibs are provided on race day.
• Shirt Dispatch: You will receive your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.

📅 Race Updates

We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.

🕒 Wave Times

(Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: info@thebestraces.com)

• Wave A: 7:30AM
• Wave B: 8:00AM
• Wave C: 8:30AM

Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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🏆 Virtual Run Option

Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to info@thebestraces.com to receive your medal!

🎫 Race Bundle

Sign-up for more races and get a discount!

🤝 Sponsorships & Promoting your Business

If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! Get in touch here.

🌟 Team Glo Volunteers

If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: Volunteer Form

❤️ Be part of the Journey!

Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more at www.thebestracesjourney.com. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional).

📍 Event Details

Date: December 27, 2025

Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park, Houston, TX

Course Map will be emailed.

For more information, visit our page: A Merry Christmas Run.