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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15K | 15K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | 500 |
| 5K | 5K | Jan 9, 20278:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 1, 2026 | 500 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Online registration closes Jan 10, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 15K in Texas, which costs $34.50 right now.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the 15K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 540 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers Clubhouse - Oak Grove Park (Softball Complex), Grapevine, TX 76051
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 (LGRAW running club) for LGRAW's Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 24:08 or better, the top quarter in 27:30, and half the field in 32:34; the last tenth came in after 47:09.
At the 2026 15K, the fastest tenth finished in 1:04:23 or better, the top quarter in 1:17:34, and half the field in 1:28:25; the last tenth came in after 1:55:27.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 30:12 |
| 20-29 | 32:54 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 22:22 | 24:39 |
| 40-49 | n/a | 28:47 |
| 50-59 | 28:24 | 28:08 |
| 60-69 | 28:28 | 24:21 |
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 2026.
Down 29 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 157 to 100 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:27 to 32:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100 (-16%) | 32:34 | under 24:08 | 18:44 |
| 2025 | 119 (-24%) | 31:10 | under 22:33 | 17:13 |
| 2024 | 156 (-28%) | 33:39 | under 22:01 | 16:49 |
| 2023 | 217 (+38%) | 32:18 | under 24:24 | 17:33 |
| 2022 | 157 | 31:27 | under 21:21 | 0:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 27:30, 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 January 9 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 58°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 72°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 LGRAW's Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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Join us for the 27th running of Bold in the Cold, Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers (LGRAW) club's signature Winter event. Choose from a 5K or 15K race, both wind through the scenic C. Shane Wilbanks Trail along Lake Grapevine, offering breathtaking views of the lake.
This race is not only a community tradition but also a vital part of LGRAW’s annual operating budget, supporting our members and programs. In addition, 30% or more of this year’s race proceeds will be donated directly to the LGRAW Scholarship Fund benefiting local area track and cross-country runners.