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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holiday Hustle (5k) | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Nov 28, 2026 | – |
| Reindeer Dash (Kids 1k) | Kids | Dec 12, 20268:45 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Nov 28, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Victoria runs 35:32, about 11:26 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:59 and men in 30:55.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:11 AM, and the Holiday Hustle (5k) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1501 N Glass, Victoria, TX 77901
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results for Holiday Hustle 5K and Kids 1K Reindeer Dash. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:49 or better, the top quarter in 27:45, and half the field in 34:22; the last tenth came in after 50:36.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:14 | 22:49 |
| 20-29 | 35:17 | 43:31 |
| 30-39 | 28:25 | 26:36 |
| 40-49 | 30:53 | 30:10 |
| 50-59 | 33:53 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 39:23 | 34:08 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 30 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 122 to 158 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:32 to 34:22.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 (+30%) | 34:22 | under 24:49 | 19:50 |
| 2024 | 122 | 35:32 | under 26:08 | 21:21 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:45, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 54°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
What the organizers of Holiday Hustle 5K and Kids 1K Reindeer Dash cover on their registration page, in brief.
Rules and FAQ
GENERAL. When is the Holiday Hustle 5K and Kids 1K Reindeer Dash? The Holiday Hustle 5k will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 8:00 AM. The Kids 1K Reindeer Dash will begin at 8:45 AM. REGISTRATION. How do I register? You can…
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We're Back! The 3rd Annual Holiday Hustle 5k dashes into town on Saturday, December 12, 2026!
Run, jog, stroll—or shuffle like you’re late to a holiday party—in this festive, chip-timed fun run. For the younger crowd (ages 0-9), we’ve got the Kids 1k Reindeer Dash—antlers optional, but highly recommended.
YES! There are age group awards, but let’s be honest: the real prize is the festive t-shirt and finisher medal you’ll casually wear to every family gathering as proof you’re both athletic and jolly.
Holiday attire is “optional” in the same way fruitcake is “optional” at Christmas—it’s happening whether you like it or not. And yes, there are prizes for the best dressed, so start planning your elf-on-the-runway look now.