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

Sat, Dec 26, 2026, 2:30 AM CST

Location: Eleanor Tinsley Park (Course Map will be emailed), Houston, TX 77019
Type: Run

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Embrace the holiday spirit with a stress-free Christmas run in Houston, supporting charity with every post-race mile.

Fun
Festive
For a Cause

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Beginner Friendly

Join A Merry Christmas Run in Houston for a delightful holiday experience focused on togetherness and giving. This smaller, private group run offers a stress-free environment, welcoming all paces and ages. Enjoy the festive spirit before Christmas day, knowing that every mile you log after the race contributes to a charity. Receive support to achieve your fitness goals and connect with local running clubs, all while celebrating the season.

From the organizer

🎅 🎄 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: Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.

This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.

All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!

There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!

When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.

Timing:

- Timing is Optional: 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. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.

- No timing chips ( This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!

What You Get (Swag Bag) :

- Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)

- Finisher's Towel or Giveaway

- Finisher's Medal!

- Digital Training Pack

- Online Results & Certificate of Completion

- Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs

- We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more .

Packet Pickup:

No hassle of picking up packets required!

-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)