Holiday 5K & 13.1M at Tyler, TX
Participants can run or walk an out-and-back course through Southside Park in either a 5K or half marathon distance. The digitally timed event welcomes all paces and features overall placement prizes as well as best costume awards. All finishers receive a themed race medal at the end of their event.
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
Current entry from $33.80 including signup fee; ages 5 to 15: $5 plus signup fee.
Hours
Race start: 8:00 AM. Packet pickup starts 30 minutes before the race and ends 10 minutes before it starts.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register online on RunSignup before race day, because all runners are expected to be signed up in advance.
- Arrive at least half an hour early, because packet pickup opens 30 minutes before the start and closes 10 minutes before it.
- Use the race's Google Maps or Apple Maps pin instead of the park address, since the pin takes you straight to the start line.
- Dress for the weather and bring anything you want between laps, because water is only at the finish area and no EMS is on site.
- Wear a holiday costume if you like, because Best Costume Awards are given out along with the overall placings.
Special Events & Promotions
- Club members get 50% off entry.
- Reduced youth entry for ages 5 to 15.
Links & Contact
Run by US Road Running
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes, runners and walkers of every pace are welcome. It's a small, family-friendly race.
What is the course like?
It's an out-and-back course in Southside Park. The 5K is two laps to a turnaround 0.78 miles out. The half marathon is six laps to a turnaround 1.09 miles out. The course time limit is three and a half hours.
Is there water and medical support on the course?
Water is only at the finish area at the end of each lap and at the race finish. EMS is not stationed on site, and there are usually one or two race staff members.
What do finishers get?
Every finisher gets a themed medal. There are also 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall awards, Best Costume Awards and series points. The race is digitally timed.
How do I find the start line?
Use the race's Google Maps or Apple Maps buttons instead of the park address. Their pin takes you straight to the start line.
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