December Races in Texas 2026
Last updated Nov 12, 2026 · synced every morning from RunSignup
In December 2026, Texas has 198 upcoming races on the calendar in 104 cities: 169 with a 5K, 63 with a 10K, 40 with a half marathon, 12 with a full marathon and 14 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, December 5, with 58 races. 107 races are holiday-themed runs, such as jingle bell runs, Santa runs and reindeer dashes.
Every race below is grouped by region, with its date, city, distances and a registration link. Tap a race name for start times, entry fees and the organizer's description.
December races in Texas by region
Sorted by date within each region. 187 of 198 have registration open right now.
Austin & Hill Country
25 races · all Austin & Hill Country races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX Cedar Park Kids · 5K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Cedar Park | Kids, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| 7 Creeks Vineyard Christmas Wine Run 5k Burnet 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Burnet | 5K | Register |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Austin Pflugerville Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Pflugerville | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Mosaic Trail Race Burnet Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 5 | Burnet | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Old Town Rudolph Run Leander 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Leander | 5K | Register |
| St. Louis Catholic School 11th Anniversary Cougar Chase 5K Run/Walk Austin Kids · 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Austin | Kids, 5K, Walk | Register |
| TORS Race 5 - Rally Ready Dale Kids · Cycling | Sat, Dec 5 | Dale | Kids, Cycling | Register |
| Austin Jingle Bell 5K Austin Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual | Sun, Dec 6 | Austin | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Santa Hustle Austin Austin Kids · 5K · 10K | Sun, Dec 6 | Austin | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| VRXC Holiday Mile Cedar Park 1 Mile | Fri, Dec 11 | Cedar Park | 1 Mile | Register |
| Georgetown Half Marathon Georgetown Kids · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | Georgetown | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Pflugerville, TX (50) Pflugerville 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 12 | Pflugerville | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Pflugerville 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Pflugerville | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Pflugerville 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Pflugerville | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Texmas Trail Race Smithville Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 12 | Smithville | Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Romp Stomp 5K/10K Georgetown Short · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Walk | Sun, Dec 13 | Georgetown | Short, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest Person Standing) Spicewood 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Ultra | Sun, Dec 13 | Spicewood | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Ultra | Register |
| Brewdolph's Rednosed Reinbeer Run Dripping Springs 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Dripping Springs | 5K | Details |
| Candy Cane Course - Austin Del Valle Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Del Valle | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Austin, TX (51) Austin 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 19 | Austin | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Longest Night (A Synchronized Virtual Backyard Ultra) Leander Ultra · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19– Sun, Dec 20 | Leander | Ultra, Virtual | Register |
| OUTLAST AUSTIN Dripping Springs Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 19 | Dripping Springs | Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Reindeer Dash Marble Falls 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Marble Falls | 5K | Register |
| A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Cedar Park 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Cedar Park | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK Cedar Park 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Cedar Park | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
Dallas–Fort Worth
52 races · all Dallas–Fort Worth races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX Keller Kids · 5K | Fri, Dec 4 | Keller | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Bold For Gold Tour 3K Arlington Kids · 2 Miles · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Arlington | Kids, 2 Miles, Virtual | Register |
| Candy Cane Course - Dallas Garland Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Garland | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| City of Murphy's Jingle Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash Murphy 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Murphy | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Corsicana YMCA Jingle Bell Jog Corsicana 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Corsicana | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| CROSS TIMBERS BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S RUN WITH RUDOLPH 5K & 1 MILE FUN RUN Stephenville 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Stephenville | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| DALLAS BUZZ: THE BEE HAPPY 5K-10K Dallas Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Dallas | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Frosty 5K Frisco 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Frisco | 5K | Register |
| Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run Allen 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Allen | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Hometown Jingle Jog Kennedale 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Kennedale | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Jingle Belles 5K and Rubies Fun Run Midlothian 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Midlothian | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| North Texas Hotdog 5k Garland 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Garland | 5K | Register |
| North Texas Hotdog 5k Garland 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Garland | 5K | Register |
| OUTLAST DALLAS FORT WORTH Granbury Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 5– Sun, Dec 6 | Granbury | Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Perpetual Motion Grapevine Ultra · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5– Sun, Dec 6 | Grapevine | Ultra, Virtual | Register |
| Reindeer Run and Grinch Sprint Flower Mound 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Flower Mound | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| RUN RUN RUDOLPH 5K & FUN RUN Sherman 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Sherman | 5K | Details |
| Santa Hustle Dallas Coppell Kids · 5K · 10K | Sat, Dec 5 | Coppell | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk Krum 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Krum | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| The Blue Jay Mile Fort Worth Short · 1 Mile · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Fort Worth | Short, 1 Mile, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| The Farm Flannel Fun Run Fort Worth 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Fort Worth | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| The Resort Jingle Bell Jog 1K and 5K Fort Worth Kids · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Fort Worth | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Ponte las Pilas 5k and Fun Run/Walk Dallas 5K | Sun, Dec 6 | Dallas | 5K | Register |
| Irving Frost Marathon Social Run Irving 5K | Tue, Dec 8 | Irving | 5K | Register |
| Frosty 5k of Mineral Wells Mineral Wells 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Mineral Wells | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Dallas Plano Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | Plano | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Ho Ho Glow 5K Grand Prairie 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Grand Prairie | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Jingle Jog 5K Grand Prairie Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Grand Prairie | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Malabar 5K Run for A Hunger-Free World 2026 Lewisville 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Lewisville | 5K | Register |
| Peticolas Running Club Social Run/Walk - DecemBEER Dallas 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Dallas | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run Rowlett Kids · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Rowlett | Kids, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Rudolph's Revenge Aubrey Kids · Trail · Cycling | Sat, Dec 12 | Aubrey | Kids, Trail, Cycling | Register |
| Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Santa Scuttle Comanche 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Comanche | 5K | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Wags & Whiskers 5K & Furry Fun Run Breckenridge 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Breckenridge | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sun, Dec 13 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Dallas, TX) Dallas Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Dallas | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run - North Texas Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Candy Cane Course - Fort Worth Fort Worth Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Fort Worth | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| FFF5K Social Run/Walk with Community Beer Company - December Dallas 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | Dallas | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Grinch Gallop Van Alstyne 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Van Alstyne | 5K | Register |
| Irving Frost Marathon Irving 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Irving | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon, Virtual | Register |
| Texas Double Dallas Half · Marathon · Ultra | Sat, Dec 19– Sun, Dec 20 | Dallas | Half, Marathon, Ultra | Register |
| CRC Leftovers Run Carrollton Kids · 5K · 10K | Sun, Dec 20 | Carrollton | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| CRC Christmas Eve 5K Mansfield 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Thu, Dec 24 | Mansfield | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| CRC Christmas Day 10K & 5K Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run · Walk | Fri, Dec 25 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 DALLAS FORT WORTH Fort Worth 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Fort Worth | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Plano Pacers Holiday Hustle 3K/8K + Free Kids 1K Plano 2 Miles · 8K | Sat, Dec 26 | Plano | 2 Miles, 8K | Details |
| 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run Dallas 15K | Thu, Dec 31 | Dallas | 15K | Register |
| New Years Double Allen Kids · 5K · Half · Marathon · Virtual | Thu, Dec 31– Fri, Jan 1 | Allen | Kids, 5K, Half, Marathon, Virtual | Register |
Houston & Gulf Coast
30 races · all Houston & Gulf Coast races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) Houston Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Houston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Brazos Bend 100 Needville Kids · Half · Marathon · Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 5– Sun, Dec 6 | Needville | Kids, Half, Marathon, Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Heart of the House 5K Houston 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49) Beaumont 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon | Sat, Dec 5 | Beaumont | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon | Register |
| Jingle Bell Fun Run 5K and 1K Sealy Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Sealy | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Last Man Standing Ultra Willis 5K · Ultra | Sat, Dec 5 | Willis | 5K, Ultra | Register |
| Run Houston! Sugar Land Santa 5K & 10K presented by Houston Methodist Sugar Land Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Sugar Land | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Tavola Jingle Jog New Caney Short · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | New Caney | Short, 5K | Register |
| Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile Texas City Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual | Sat, Dec 5 | Texas City | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual | Register |
| Tinsel Trot 5K & 1K Fun Run Silsbee Short · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Silsbee | Short, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| Art Car IPA 5K Social Run/Walk at Flying Saucer - DecemBEER Houston 5K · Walk | Sun, Dec 6 | Houston | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Houston Cypress Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sun, Dec 6 | Cypress | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| 16th Annual Rudolph Fun Run Houston Short · 5K · 10K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Houston | Short, 5K, 10K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX Houston 5K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | Houston | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Candy Cane Course - Houston Sugar Land Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | Sugar Land | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Katy, TX (50) Katy 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 12 | Katy | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Kingwood Christmas Cookie Dash Kingwood Kids · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | Kingwood | Kids, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| NAACP BEAUMONT BRANCH 1ST ANNUAL AIDS WALK Beaumont Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Beaumont | Walk | Register |
| R&B Charity Brunch Run Houston | Sat, Dec 12 | Houston | — | Details |
| Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| The Highlands Reindeer Run Porter 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Porter | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Winter Run Through the Preserve Conroe Kids · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Conroe | Kids, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| 3rd Annual Coach Andy Stewart’s 30K & 10K Sugar Land 10K | Sun, Dec 13 | Sugar Land | 10K | Register |
| Houston's 12K of Christmas Houston Kids · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Houston | Kids, Virtual | Register |
| Run Run Rudolph Fulshear Short · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 19 | Fulshear | Short, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Santa Hustle Galveston Galveston Kids · 5K · 10K · Half | Sun, Dec 20 | Galveston | Kids, 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Cypress, TX (52) Cypress 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 26 | Cypress | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 HOUSTON Houston 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | Houston | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
San Antonio & South Texas
23 races · all San Antonio & South Texas races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 - San Antonio Marathon San Antonio 5K · Half · Marathon | Fri, Dec 4– Sun, Dec 6 | San Antonio | 5K, Half, Marathon | Details |
| 2026 San Antonio Marathon San Antonio 5K · Half · Marathon | Fri, Dec 4– Sun, Dec 6 | San Antonio | 5K, Half, Marathon | Register |
| Merry Miles 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids Dash Presented By South Texas Striders Run/Walk Club Beeville Kids · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Beeville | Kids, 5K | Register |
| 2026 Jingle All the Way 5/10K and Fun Run Boerne 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Boerne | 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| 2026 Jingle Bell Run - San Antonio, TX San Antonio 5K · Virtual | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 5K, Virtual | Register |
| Dashing Through the Lights: Light the Way 5K Run San Antonio 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 5K | Details |
| Jingle Trails San Antonio 5K · 10K · Trail | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 5K, 10K, Trail | Register |
| My Resolution 5K & 10K San Antonio 5K · 10K | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 5K, 10K | Register |
| OUTLAST SAN ANTONIO San Antonio Ultra · Trail | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | Ultra, Trail | Register |
| Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Santa Shuffle 5k Fun Run & Walk Nixon 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Nixon | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Candy Cane Course - San Antonio San Antonio Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · 15K · Virtual | Sun, Dec 13 | San Antonio | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, 15K, Virtual | Register |
| Dragon Trails 50k & 10K San Antonio 5K · 25K · Ultra · Trail | Sun, Dec 13 | San Antonio | 5K, 25K, Ultra, Trail | Details |
| Santa Hustle San Antonio San Antonio Kids · 5K · 10K | Sun, Dec 13 | San Antonio | Kids, 5K, 10K | Register |
| Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk San Antonio 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | San Antonio | 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Morgan's Snowball Run, Walk, Roll, or Stroll 5K/1K @ Morgan's Wonderland San Antonio Short · 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | San Antonio | Short, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Frosty Five: 5K Costume Fun Run San Antonio 5K · Virtual · Fun Run | Sun, Dec 20 | San Antonio | 5K, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K San Antonio San Antonio Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Virtual | Sun, Dec 20 | San Antonio | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Virtual | Register |
| Run Santa Run 5K/10K Laredo 5K · 10K | Thu, Dec 24 | Laredo | 5K, 10K | Register |
| A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 SAN ANTONIO San Antonio 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Half · Virtual · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 26 | San Antonio | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Half, Virtual, Fun Run | Register |
| San Antonio New Years Eve 5k San Antonio 5K · Virtual | Thu, Dec 31 | San Antonio | 5K, Virtual | Register |
West Texas & El Paso
11 races · all West Texas & El Paso races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RUN THE 915 El Paso 15K · Ultra · Virtual | Tue, Dec 1 | El Paso | 15K, Ultra, Virtual | Register |
| Holly Jolly Hustle 5K Early 5K | Fri, Dec 4 | Early | 5K | Register |
| El Paso ISD Education Foundation 5K El Paso 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | El Paso | 5K, Walk | Register |
| Nighttime Jingle Bell Run Midland 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Midland | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| 2026 Resler Trail Race & Family Walk El Paso 1 Mile · 5K · Trail · Walk | Sun, Dec 6 | El Paso | 1 Mile, 5K, Trail, Walk | Register |
| 2026 Resler Trail Race & Family Walk El Paso 5K · Trail | Sun, Dec 6 | El Paso | 5K, Trail | Details |
| Elf Run 5k & 1.5 Mile Walk Kermit 5K · 8K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Kermit | 5K, 8K, Walk | Register |
| Santa Run 915 El Paso Short · 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | El Paso | Short, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Soar to the Nest 2026 El Paso 5K · 10K | Sat, Dec 12 | El Paso | 5K, 10K | Register |
| UP AND RUNNING Jingle Bell 5K Run/walk El Paso 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | El Paso | 5K | Register |
| Spinistry Free Routes Library Rochelle Virtual | Thu, Dec 31 | Rochelle | Virtual | Register |
Panhandle & Lubbock
2 races · all Panhandle & Lubbock races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Randy's Shoes Santa Run 2026 Amarillo 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Amarillo | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| Carol of Lights Run Lubbock 1 Mile · 5K | Sun, Dec 13 | Lubbock | 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
East Texas & Piney Woods
14 races · all East Texas & Piney Woods racesCentral Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station)
21 races · all Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station) races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49) Temple 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon | Sat, Dec 5 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon | Register |
| Jingle Bell Dash Killeen 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Killeen | 5K | Register |
| Magnolia & Mistletoe 5k Hubbard 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Hubbard | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Walk | Register |
| Save the Texas Tinsel Trot Mc Gregor 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Mc Gregor | 5K | Details |
| The Active Texan Tinsel Trot Bryan 1 Mile · 5K · 10K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 5 | Bryan | 1 Mile, 5K, 10K, Fun Run | Register |
| Waco Run Tour - Frosty 5K Waco 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Waco | 5K | Register |
| 2026 Texas Gravel Champs Whitney Cycling | Sun, Dec 6 | Whitney | Cycling | Register |
| Mary's Moonlight Memorial Run Woodway 5K | Mon, Dec 7 | Woodway | 5K | Register |
| Brenham Kids Fun Run Brenham Short · 1 Mile | Sat, Dec 12 | Brenham | Short, 1 Mile | Details |
| Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (50) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 12 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Reindeer Run at the Ranch, Franklin, TX Franklin 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Franklin | 5K | Register |
| Santa Shuffle & Shop Harker Heights Kids · 1 Mile · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 12 | Harker Heights | Kids, 1 Mile, Fun Run | Register |
| Santa's Little Yelper's 5K Temple 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Temple | 5K | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (51) Temple 5K · 10K · Half · Marathon | Sat, Dec 19 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half, Marathon | Register |
| Jolliest Bunch of Runners This Side of the Brazos 5K/1K Waco Short · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | Waco | Short, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Killeen Half MaraFUN Killeen Half | Sat, Dec 19 | Killeen | Half | Register |
| Santa's Beer Run 5K Salado 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Salado | 5K | Register |
| TAAF Cross Country Invite Lampasas Short · 2 Miles · 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Lampasas | Short, 2 Miles, 5K | Register |
| WRC Beginner 5K Training Group Waco 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Waco | 5K | Register |
| Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Temple, TX (52) Temple 5K · 10K · Half | Sat, Dec 26 | Temple | 5K, 10K, Half | Register |
| Waco Striders Test Race Woodway 5K · 10K | Thu, Dec 31 | Woodway | 5K, 10K | Details |
Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley
19 races · all Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley races| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpaquita Ranch Presents: Fluff the Halls 5K Monte Alto 5K · Ruck | Sat, Dec 5 | Monte Alto | 5K, Ruck | Register |
| Christmas on Grand Reindeer Run 2026 Yoakum 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Yoakum | 5K | Register |
| Endure 5K Run Pharr 5K | Sat, Dec 5 | Pharr | 5K | Register |
| Light The Way 5k Mission 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Weslaco Scholarship Foundation Scholar Stride 5k Weslaco 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 5 | Weslaco | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Jingle and Jog 5K Run Pharr 5K | Sun, Dec 6 | Pharr | 5K | Register |
| Home Alone 5K Pharr 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual | Fri, Dec 11 | Pharr | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual | Register |
| El Ultimo Desmadre Beer Mile Alamo 1 Mile | Sat, Dec 12 | Alamo | 1 Mile | Register |
| GODSPEED 12 Corpus Christi Ultra | Sat, Dec 12 | Corpus Christi | Ultra | Register |
| Holiday Hustle 5K and Kids 1K Reindeer Dash Victoria Kids · 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | Victoria | Kids, 5K | Register |
| The Christmas Showdown: Team Santa vs. Team Tacuache Mission 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 12 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| Top Gym Road Race Mercedes Kids · 1 Mile · 5K · Trail | Sat, Dec 12 | Mercedes | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K, Trail | Register |
| Wellness Winter Wonderland 5K Run McAllen Kids · 1 Mile · 5K | Sat, Dec 12 | McAllen | Kids, 1 Mile, 5K | Register |
| A Grouch-Mas 5K McAllen 1 Mile · 5K · Fun Run | Sat, Dec 19 | McAllen | 1 Mile, 5K, Fun Run | Register |
| JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K! Refugio Kids · 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | Refugio | Kids, 5K | Register |
| Peppermint and Pajamas 5K Run Pharr Short · 5K · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | Pharr | Short, 5K, Walk | Register |
| Tamales 5K Run McAllen Short · 5K | Sat, Dec 19 | McAllen | Short, 5K | Register |
| The ELF Run 5k & 1mi Mission 1 Mile · 5K · Virtual · Fun Run · Walk | Sat, Dec 19 | Mission | 1 Mile, 5K, Virtual, Fun Run, Walk | Register |
| 2nd Annual Jolly Jingle 5k Pharr Kids · 5K | Sun, Dec 20 | Pharr | Kids, 5K | Register |
Elsewhere in Texas
1 race| Race | Date | City | Distances | Registration |
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| New Years Double - Virtual Option Any City - Any State 5K · Half · Marathon | Thu, Dec 31– Fri, Jan 1 | Any City - Any State | 5K, Half, Marathon | Register |
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Marathons in Texas in December 2026
11 December races on RunSignup include a full 26.2, 7 of them on a Saturday. In date order:
- Dec 4 2026 - San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 4 2026 San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 5 Brazos Bend 100· Needville
- Dec 5 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49)· Beaumont
- Dec 5 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49)· Temple
- Dec 5 Mosaic Trail Race· Burnet
- Dec 13 Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest Person Standing)· Spicewood
- Dec 19 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (51)· Temple
- Dec 19 Irving Frost Marathon· Irving
- Dec 19 Texas Double· Dallas
- Dec 31 New Years Double· Allen
Half marathons in Texas in December 2026
40 December races include a 13.1, 34 of them on a Saturday; San Antonio (6), Fort Worth (4) and Houston (4) have the most. The first 10 by date:
- Dec 4 2026 - San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 4 2026 San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 5 Brazos Bend 100· Needville
- Dec 5 Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Longview, TX (49)· Longview
- Dec 5 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49)· Beaumont
- Dec 5 Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49)· Temple
- Dec 5 Mosaic Trail Race· Burnet
- Dec 5 Texas City Half Marathon, 10k, 5k, & Mile· Texas City
- Dec 12 Georgetown Half Marathon· Georgetown
- Dec 12 Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Katy, TX (50)· Katy
5K races in Texas in December 2026
169 December races include a 5K, 134 of them on a Saturday; San Antonio (18), Fort Worth (10) and Houston (9) have the most. The first 10 by date:
- Dec 4 2026 - San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 4 2026 San Antonio Marathon· San Antonio
- Dec 4 Holly Jolly Hustle 5K· Early
- Dec 4 Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX· Keller
- Dec 5 ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX)· Houston
- Dec 5 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX· Cedar Park
- Dec 5 30th Annual Jingle Bell Run· Nacogdoches
- Dec 5 7 Creeks Vineyard Christmas Wine Run 5k· Burnet
- Dec 5 ADAC Reindeer Run· Lufkin
- Dec 5 Alpaquita Ranch Presents: Fluff the Halls 5K· Monte Alto
City guides: 5Ks in Houston · 5Ks in Dallas · 5Ks in San Antonio.
Christmas and holiday races in Texas
107 December races in 69 cities have a Christmas, holiday or New Year's theme in their name, and 33 of them include a kids' race. On the holidays themselves: 2 races on Christmas Eve, 1 race on Christmas Day and 6 races on New Year's Eve. They include 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX (Cedar Park), Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX (Keller), ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) (Houston), Merry Miles 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids Dash Presented By South Texas Striders Run/Walk Club (Beeville) and Nighttime Jingle Bell Run (Midland). See every one by weekend, with fees and Christmas Eve and Day races, on our guide to Christmas races in Texas.
Why run a race in December
Cool mornings, with a catch. December usually brings the coolest racing weather of the fall season, but a cold front can mean a freezing, windy start in North Texas and the Panhandle while the coast and the Rio Grande Valley stay mild. Check the forecast the week of the race.
Holiday runs make it a family month. 107 December races are holiday-themed, and 33 of them include a kids' race, alongside 155 Saturday races in all.
It closes out the fall cycle. A December half or full marathon rounds out a training block that started in the fall, and shorter December races keep fitness up through the holidays before the January races. Running Dallas? Our BMW Dallas Marathon guide covers race weekend and the North Texas races to run if you missed out, and our San Antonio Marathon guide covers the other big December race. For earlier fall options, see the October races and November races.
How to choose a December race
- Start with the distance. Use the filters above: of 198 races, 169 with a 5K, 63 with a 10K, 40 with a half marathon, 12 with a full marathon and 14 with an ultra. Many races offer several distances on the same morning. For the full season, see all 5Ks in Texas, 10Ks in Texas, half marathons in Texas and marathons in Texas.
- Stay close or make a trip of it. Races are grouped by region so you can find one near home. For more options nearby, open your region's calendar: Austin & Hill Country, Dallas–Fort Worth, Houston & Gulf Coast, San Antonio & South Texas, West Texas & El Paso, Panhandle & Lubbock, East Texas & Piney Woods, Central Texas (Waco, Bryan–College Station), Coastal Bend & Rio Grande Valley.
- Check registration early. 187 of 198 December races are open for registration now. Many races raise entry fees in tiers as race day approaches; each race page shows the current fee.
- Mind the holiday calendar. 107 races are holiday-themed, and 2 fall on Christmas Eve, 1 falls on Christmas Day and 6 fall on New Year's Eve. Use the Holiday runs filter to find them.
- Confirm the details. Start times, course and packet pickup come from the organizer; always confirm on the official race page before you travel.
December races in Texas: FAQ
How many races are there in Texas in December 2026?
In December 2026, Texas has 198 upcoming races on the calendar in 104 cities: 169 with a 5K, 63 with a 10K, 40 with a half marathon, 12 with a full marathon and 14 with an ultra. The busiest day is Saturday, December 5, with 58 races. 107 races are holiday-themed runs, such as jingle bell runs, Santa runs and reindeer dashes.
Are there Christmas and holiday races in Texas?
Yes. 107 December races in Texas have a Christmas, holiday or New Year's theme, including 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX (Cedar Park) on Dec 5, Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX (Keller) on Dec 4, ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) (Houston) on Dec 5, Merry Miles 5K Fun Run/Walk & Kids Dash Presented By South Texas Striders Run/Walk Club (Beeville) on Dec 5 and Nighttime Jingle Bell Run (Midland) on Dec 5. 33 of them include a kids' race.
Are there New Year's Eve races in Texas?
Yes. 3 New Year's-themed races are on New Year's Eve, Thursday, December 31, 2026: 23rd Annual New Year's Eve Loop-the-Lake Run (Dallas), New Years Double (Allen) and San Antonio New Years Eve 5k (San Antonio).
What half marathons are in Texas in December 2026?
40 December races in Texas include a half marathon, including 2026 - San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, 2026 San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) on Dec 5, Holiday 5K, 10K & 13.1M at Longview, TX (49) (Longview) on Dec 5, Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49) (Beaumont) on Dec 5 and Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49) (Temple) on Dec 5. Use the Half filter on this page to see all of them.
What 5Ks are in Texas in December 2026?
169 December races in Texas include a 5K, 134 of them on a Saturday. San Antonio (18), Fort Worth (10) and Houston (9) have the most. Coming up: 2026 - San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, 2026 San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, Holly Jolly Hustle 5K (Early) on Dec 4, Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX (Keller) on Dec 4, ‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Houston, TX) (Houston) on Dec 5 and 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Austin, TX (Cedar Park) on Dec 5. Use the 5K filter on this page to see all of them, or our 5Ks in Texas guide for the whole year.
Are there marathons in Texas in December 2026?
Yes. 11 December races include a full marathon: 2026 - San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, 2026 San Antonio Marathon (San Antonio) on Dec 4, Brazos Bend 100 (Needville) on Dec 5, Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Beaumont, TX (49) (Beaumont) on Dec 5, Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (49) (Temple) on Dec 5, Mosaic Trail Race (Burnet) on Dec 5, Star of Texas 50 Miler • 50K • Marathon • Half Marathon • 10K • 5K • Speedyard (Fastest Person Standing) (Spicewood) on Dec 13, Holiday 5K, 10K, 13.1M & 26.2M at Temple, TX (51) (Temple) on Dec 19, Irving Frost Marathon (Irving) on Dec 19, Texas Double (Dallas) on Dec 19 and New Years Double (Allen) on Dec 31.
What is the busiest race day in Texas in December?
Saturday, December 5 has the most races, with 58 on the calendar. Overall, 155 of the 198 December races are on a Saturday.
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