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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 4, 20267:30 PM | $35$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Youth 5K | 5K | Dec 4, 20267:30 PM | $30$35 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Oct 1, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 4, 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 Keller runs 32:12, about 10:22 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:38 and men in 30:31.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:16 AM, and the 5K starts at 7:30 PM. The start sits about 670 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
1100 Bear Creek Parkway, Keller, TX 76248
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 Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 23:49 or better, the top quarter in 29:01, and half the field in 33:59; the last tenth came in after 53:35.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 23:32 | 22:36 |
| 20-29 | 27:35 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 29:01 | 26:42 |
| 40-49 | 29:34 | 23:51 |
| 50-59 | 32:31 | 30:29 |
| 60-69 | 36:30 | 37:17 |
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 2023.
Down 9 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 204 to 185 finishers, and the median time dropped from 35:28 to 33:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 185 (+50%) | 33:59 | under 23:49 | 19:35 |
| 2022 | 123 (-40%) | 35:55 | under 24:02 | 19:12 |
| 2021 | 204 | 35:28 | under 24:32 | 19:46 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most Texas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 29:01, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 3 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 4 the day usually runs from 42°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 34°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.
What the organizers of Santa Scurry 5K - Keller, TX cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
Early Packet Pick Up Thursday, December 3rd 1PM - 6PM. Bear Creek Running Co. 121. Rufe Snow Drive. Keller, Texas. Race Day – Friday, December 4th 5:30PM– 7:30PM. Santa Scurry Tents on the East side of Keller Town Hall. See the map below.
Schedule and packet pickup
RACE INFORMATION & SCHEDULE. Starting at Keller Town Hall the race continues through the Bear Creek Trail System, offering a flat and fast course. Come early for the Keller Holly Days festivities and enjoy games, the snow hill, tree…
Course
Starting at Keller Town Hall the race continues through the Bear Creek Trail System, offering a flat and fast course. Come early for the Keller Holly Days festivities and enjoy games, the snow hill, tree lighting – complete with fireworks…
Parking and travel
Parking is available at Keller Town Center, Keller Natatorium, Keller Pointe. Shuttle service is available from Life Church –1075 Keller Pkwy, Keller, TX 76248. *Parking fills quickly with the HollyDays festivities. We recommend you arrive…
Awards
All finishers receive a commemorative finisher medal (doubles as an ornament!) and a Santa tee (guaranteed for those registered by Nov 30). AWARDS. Top Overall Male & Female. Top Male & Female Masters. Top three (3) in each of the…
Rules and FAQ
If you are registered for Santa Scurry 5K and would like to make a change to your registration, there are several options. Please review the options and fees below for registered participants of the Santa Scurry 5K. REFUND. All…
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Grab your jingle bells, Santa hats, Rudolph noses, and headlamps, and join us for a great time with your friends! This event is coupled with the Keller HollyDays – featuring the city Christmas Tree Lighting, Holly Jolly Light Parade, and fireworks show.
Register the whole family and come early to enjoy all of the festivities on Friday night!
Hang your finisher medal from your neck, or on the Christmas tree. The Santa Scurry medals always can be used as an ornament on your tree!