Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos 5K/1K

Event Overview

Whether you're dashing like Dasher or just strolling like Santa on his cookie break, get ready for some festive fun at our "Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos" Christmas 5K/1K Run/Walk!

• Location: 100 S University Parks, Waco, TX
• Date: December 13, 2025
• Website: Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos
• Fun Elements: Hot cocoa stations, holiday tunes, surprise visit from Santa

Race Details

Expect to see a mix of speedsters, joyful joggers, and merry walkers all coming together to enjoy a scenic route along the Brazos River. So, lace up those sneakers, don your jolliest attire for the contest - best elf, reindeer, and Santa costume.

• 1K Event: A fun run for everyone!
• 5K Event: Professionally timed with various awards
• Awards: Overall, masters, age group, and best Griswold costume
• Shirt Registration: Register by December 5th to guarantee shirt and size

Race Week Schedule

• Friday, Dec 12th: Early Packet Pick Up and Onsite Registration at Waco Running Company, 700 Franklin Ave
• Saturday, Dec 13th:
  • 6:30 am - 8:30 am: Packet Pick Up - Indian Spring Park
  • 8:30 am: One Mile Fun Run/Walk
  • 9:00 am: 5K Timed Run/Walk - USATF certified course here.
  • 9:30 am: Awards Ceremony

Important Notes

• Registration: Race Day Registration is available but incurs an "inconvenience fee".
• Finisher Medals: Distributed to the first 500 registrants: if not collected on race day, distributed based on registration date.
• Course Maps:
  • 5K Course: Map, Alternative Map
  • One Mile Course: Map
• Contact: For more information, contact Nancy Goodnight at rockbridgerunner@gmail.com or 254-405-2518