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Affiliate disclosureTexas has 20 upcoming New Year's races on the RunSignup calendar between Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 20, 2027, in 15 cities: New Year's Eve runs, New Year's Day 5Ks and resolution runs. The busiest weekend is Jan 2 with 13 races, and 10 races are on New Year's weekend (Jan 1 to Jan 3). 3 races on New Year's Eve and 4 races on New Year's Day. San Antonio (3), Austin (2), Dallas (2) and Houston (2) host the most. 18 include a 5K, 13 a 10K and 11 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $57.50. Registration is open for 19.
Last updated Sep 27, 2026. Race data from RunSignup, refreshed every morning. Always confirm details on the official race page.
Planning your winter racing? See every race in Texas in January and the Texas half marathon calendar. More holiday runs: Halloween races, turkey trots, Veterans Day races, Christmas races, Valentine's Day races, St. Patrick's Day races.
New Year's Eve · Thursday, Dec 31
New Year's Day · Friday, Jan 1
Every Texas race on RunSignup with a New Year's or resolution name between Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 20, 2027, grouped by weekend and region. Virtual-only listings aren't included. Fees are the current RunSignup price tier for the cheapest adult in-person entry (or the first tier, if registration hasn't opened), before processing fees. "Resolution run" means the organizer's own description mentions resolutions or ringing in the new year; "Kids' event" means a kids' race is listed on RunSignup, and "Mentions kids" that the description mentions kids or children.
Austin · from $30
Fort Worth · from $30
Houston · from $30
San Antonio · from $30
Burnet · from $29.99
Dallas · from $40 until Oct 1
Houston · from $34.99 until Nov 1
San Antonio · from $20 until Jan 1
Liberty Hill · from $45 until Dec 19
Registration links go to RunSignup; Lone Star Strides may earn a referral commission at no cost to you. Races are matched by name, so a January race without a New Year's name won't be listed here; see all January races in Texas.
10 races mention resolutions or ringing in the new year in their RunSignup description. In the organizers' own words:
4 races, same listing text
“🎉 Start Your Year on the Right Foot!”
Thursday, Dec 31 · Allen
“We are celebrating getting active to end the year and getting active to start the new year off right!”
Friday, Jan 1 · Burnet
“Start the year with a finish, not a resolution.”
Friday, Jan 1 · Dallas
“Start Your New Year on the Right Foot, Dallas!”
Friday, Jan 1 · Sherman
“Kick off your New Year with purpose, energy, and a little sweat!”
Saturday, Jan 2 · San Antonio
“• Personalized New Year's Resolution race bib”
Saturday, Jan 2 · Burleson
“Start the New Year with a Fresh Resolve: Rock Your Resolution!”
5Ks and fun runs. 18 of the 20 races include a 5K, and many add a one-mile fun run or kids' dash. See all 5Ks in Texas.
Half marathons and marathons. 12 races include a half marathon or marathon, including New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK (Dec 26, Austin), New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Dec 26, Fort Worth), New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Dec 26, Houston) and New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Dec 26, San Antonio). Compare them with every half marathon in Texas.
New Year's Eve. 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run (Dec 31, Dallas) and San Antonio New Years Eve 5k (Dec 31, San antonio) run on or around New Year's Eve, going by the race name.
Virtual options. 8 races also offer a virtual entry, handy if you're traveling.
Start of marathon season. January is peak season for Texas marathons and halves. See every marathon in Texas.
Texas has 20 upcoming New Year's races on the RunSignup calendar between Dec 26, 2026 and Jan 20, 2027, in 15 cities: New Year's Eve runs, New Year's Day 5Ks and resolution runs. The busiest weekend is Jan 2 with 13 races, and 10 races are on New Year's weekend (Jan 1 to Jan 3). 3 races on New Year's Eve and 4 races on New Year's Day. San Antonio (3), Austin (2), Dallas (2) and Houston (2) host the most. 18 include a 5K, 13 a 10K and 11 a half marathon. Current RunSignup entry fees run $15 to $57.50. Registration is open for 19.
New Year's Eve (Dec 31): 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run in Dallas, New Years Double in Allen and San Antonio New Years Eve 5k in San antonio. New Year's Day (Jan 1): Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing in Burnet, Houston Resolution Run presented by Huntington Bank in Houston, New Year's Day 5K & Fun Run in Dallas and Resolution Run in Sherman. Check the race page for start times.
Current RunSignup entry fees for the races on this page run $15 to $57.50, before processing fees, counting each race's cheapest adult in-person entry. Many raise the price in tiers as race day gets closer, so registering early is cheaper. Each race page shows every tier and when it ends.
10 races on this page mention resolutions or ringing in the new year in the organizer's own listing, including New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK (Dec 26, Austin), New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH (Dec 26, Fort Worth), New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON (Dec 26, Houston), New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO (Dec 26, San Antonio), New Years Double (Dec 31, Allen) and Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Jan 1, Burnet). Read each race description for the organizer's details.
2 races list a kids' event on RunSignup. In all, 5 races either list a kids' event or mention kids in the description, including 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run (Dec 31, Dallas), New Years Double (Dec 31, Allen), Canyon of the Eagles New Year's Trail Challenge · 100K & 50K ULTRA, Marathon, 13.1M Run & Ruck, 10K, 5K • Last Runner Standing (Jan 1, Burnet), New Year's Kids' Mile & Relays (Jan 9, Austin) and River Ranch Resolution Run (Jan 9, Liberty Hill). Age rules and whether children need a separate entry vary, so check the race page before you register.
They're spread across Austin & Hill Country (4), Dallas–Fort Worth (7), Houston & Gulf Coast (4), San Antonio & South Texas (3), East Texas & Piney Woods (1) and Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley (1).
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