Holiday Fun in Collin County Fun Runs

Keep your body moving this winter at a local race or fun run. We’ve made a list of winter fun runs in and around Collin County, as part of our “Holiday Fun in Collin County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.” Fun runs are listed by date.

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November 15

Trails & Tacos 15K/5K :: McKinney :: Registration is $65 for the 15K and $40 for the 5K.

November 22 – 23

Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5K Run & 3 Mile Walk :: Grand Prairie :: The 5K is on November 22. The three-mile walk is on November 23.

November 27

Garland Turkey Trot 5K/8M :: Garland :: Register for the Kid’s Dash, 5K, or eight-mile race. Pricing varies.

Irving Turkey Trot :: Irving :: Register for the 5K or eight-mile race. Pricing varies.

North Texas Turkey Trot :: Frisco :: Register for the Miracle Mile, 5K, or 10K race. Pricing varies.

Plano Turkey Trot :: Plano :: This is a 5K for participants of all ages.

YMCA Turkey Trot :: Dallas :: The Thanksgiving tradition returns with races for all ages and abilities.

November 29

Believe! McKinney 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run :: McKinney :: Run or walk from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Register online.

November 30

Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K :: Plano :: Register for the Kid’s Dash, 5K, or 10K. Pricing varies.

December 6

Frosty 5K & Merry Mile :: Frisco :: All ages are invited to participate. Register online.

Holly Jolly Celebration :: Allen :: Register for the mile fun run, a timed 5K, or an untimed 5K. All ages are welcomed to participate.

Jingle Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash :: Murphy :: Races for all ages to participate beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Reindeer Run 5K & Grinch Sprint :: Flower Mound :: Registration costs $20 for the fun run and $45 for the 5K.

December 7

The Holiday Showdown :: Irving :: Registration is $42 for the 5K, $52 for the 10K, and $85 for the half marathon. The Kid’s Dash costs $15.

December 12 – 14

BMW Dallas Marathon Festival :: Dallas :: Several race events are offered to participants of all ages.

December 20

A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K :: Dallas :: The event includes a 5K, 10K, and a short Snoopy dash for the kids. A virtual option is also available.

Candy Cane Course :: Plano :: Registration fee ranges from $22 – $44 per person.

Irving Frost Marathon :: Irving :: The event includes a 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon.

December 31 – January 1

New Year’s Double :: Allen :: Several race events are offered to participants of all ages. Pricing varies by event.

January 1

New Year’s Day Run 5K :: Dallas :: The run begins at 9:00 a.m. with a brunch until 11:00 a.m.

January 10

Hotcake Hustle :: Plano :: Races include a 5K, 10, and fun run. Register online.

January 31

Too Cold to Hold :: Dallas :: Several race events are offered to participants of all ages. Pricing varies by event.

February 27 – March 1

Cowtown Marathon :: Fort Worth :: Several race events are offered to participants of all ages.

March 6 – 7

Camp Classic Trail Run at Camp El Tesoro :: Granbury :: The event includes a 5K, 10K, and the Kids 1K Fun Run.

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