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Reindeer Run and Grinch Sprint 2026

Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
Location: Flower Mound, Texas
Entry fee: From $20 · goes up to $42 on Oct 31, 2026
Included with entry: Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
Fundraising: Takes optional donations when you register

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5K	5K	Dec 5, 20269:00 AM	$37$42 after Oct 31, 2026	750
Fun Run	Kids	Dec 5, 20269:40 AM	$20	200

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

The 5K fee goes up to $42 on Oct 31, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

5K: $37 until Oct 31, then $42 until Nov 30, then $47 until Dec 5.
Fun Run: $20 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Flower Mound runs 36:45, about 11:50 a mile, based on 10 races with published results. Women typically finish in 43:25 and men in 33:12.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 630 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Bakersfield Park, Flower Mound, TX 75028

Directions to the start

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Typical race-day weather

Around December 5 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 61°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 76°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.

From the race's page

What the organizers of Reindeer Run and Grinch Sprint cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up & Race Day Schedule

Race Week packet pickup will be at Cross Timbers YMCA. 2021 Cross Timbers Rd, Flower Mound, TX 75028. Thursday, Dec 4th, 2pm-9pm and Friday, Dec 5th, 8am-8pm. Race-Day Schedule: 7:30 AM: Race day registration and packet pickup. 9:00 AM: 5K…

Course

Course Map

Awards

Awards & Timing

Awards for the top 3 Overall male and female finishers. Awards for the top Master male and female finishers. (age 40+). Awards for top 3 male / female age group finishers in the following age brackets: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29…

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where: Bakersfield Park, Flower Mound, TX 75028Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 630 feet
Results posted by the race: Race Results
Included with entry: T-Shirt & Medal; T-Shirt
Donations: Accepted when you register
Distances: 5K, Kids
Editions: 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Reindeer Run and Grinch Sprint?: Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
How much does it cost?: Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $42 on Oct 31, 2026.
When does registration close?: Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?: At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
Do runners get a shirt or medal?: Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?: Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?: 5K, Kids.
Where does it start?: Bakersfield Park, Flower Mound, TX 75028.