Denton County Moms Holiday Fun in Denton County: Winter 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 Denton County, as part of our guide to “Holiday Fun in Denton County :: Merry Events, Holiday Lights, Hanukkah Happenings, and More.” Fun runs are listed by date.

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November 23 – 24

Prairie Lights Sneak-A-Peek 5K Run & 3 Mile Walk :: Grand Prairie :: The 5K is on November 23. The 3-mile walk is on November 24.


November 28

Garland Turkey Trot 5K/8M :: Garland :: Register for the 5K or 8-mile race. Pricing varies.

Irving Turkey Trot :: Irving :: Register for the 5K or 8-mile race. Pricing varies.

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

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.


December 7

Band Booster’s Jingle Jog :: Leonard :: Register for the 5K run/walk. Cost is $30 per participant. The race begins at 3:00 p.m.

Frosty 5K & Merry Mile :: Frisco :: All ages are invited to participate. Cost is $36.

Reindeer Run 5K & Grinch Sprint :: Flower Mound :: Registration costs $20 for the fun run and $35 for the 5K.


December 8

Holiday Showdown Half Marathon/5K/10K :: Garland :: Registration is $32 for the 5K and $38 for the 10K, and $70 for the half-marathon.


December 13 – 15

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


December 14

Reindeer Romp :: Justin :: Register for the 5K or 1-mile online or in person for $20. Event begins at 8:30 a.m., rain or shine.


December 21

A Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K :: Dallas :: The event includes a 5K, 10K, and a short Snoopy loop for the kids.

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


December 22

Candy Cane Course :: Plano :: Registration fee ranges from $20 – $42 per person.


December 28

Christmas Jingle Rudolph Run :: Fort Worth :: The event includes a 5K, 10K, and a half 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 :: Dallas :: The run begins at 9:00 a.m. Brunch is included with registration.

New Year’s Day Resolution Run/Walk :: Grapevine :: The run/walk begins at 8:00 a.m. followed by a potluck breakfast.


January 11

Hotcake Hustle :: Plano :: Races include a 5K, 10, and fun run. Cost to register starts at $39.


January 18

New Year’s Resolution: Pasos 5K Race :: Dallas :: Racers of all levels can register for this 5K beginning at 9:00 a.m.


February 1

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


February 21 – 23

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


March 8

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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