Grinch Gallop
Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CST
- Location
- Van Alstyne, TX
- 1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, 75495
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Embrace the holiday spirit with a Grinch-themed 5K, featuring chip timing, awards, and festive swag for a fun start to Christmas.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Competitive
Quirky
FestiveKick off your holiday season with the Grinch Gallop 5K in Van Alstyne, Texas. This festive event invites you to run, walk, gallop, or skip through country roads. Whether you're aiming for a personal best or simply enjoying the Grinch-themed fun, you'll find a welcoming atmosphere. The race is chip-timed, offering competitive runners a chance to vie for overall and age group awards. All participants receive a special Grinch-themed finisher medal, race shirt, and a delightful Grinch donut.
What to expect
- Enjoy a chip-timed 5K on country roads, perfect for running, walking, or skipping.
- Compete for overall and age group awards across many categories.
- Receive a Grinch-themed finisher medal, race shirt, and a special Grinch donut.
Standout details
- Grinch-themed event
- Chip-timed 5K
- Overall & age group awards
- Grinch-themed finisher medal & donut
Perks & features
- Awards
- Chip Timed
- Medal
- Shirt
Awards
Chip Timed
Medal
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Vibe Check
Easygoing
Easygoing- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Start off your Christmas festivities with the Grinch Gallop! You can run, walk, gallop, or skip your way through the country roads of Van Alstyne, Texas. The Grinch Gallop will be chip timed, allowing you to compete for age group awards; and all participants will receive a grinch-themed finisher medal, race shirt and grinch donut.
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female for the overall and masters categories. Also, age group awards, 3 deep, will be given for the following groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
Packet Pickup
Buff City Soap - Van Alstyne
136 N. Main Drive
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Time/Date:
Wednesday, December 17th 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Thursday, December 18th 2:00pm-6:00pm
Note: there will be limited race day packet pickup so please plan to get your race packet prior to race day. A friend or family member can get your packet for you.
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