The Cowboy Christmas 5k
The Marathon Project is proud to present The Cowboy Christmas 5k benefiting #LovePup Foundation! Lace up your shoes and put on your most festive running gear for this fast and fun 5k through beautiful Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona. The race will take place in conjunction with The Marathon Project and is a rebrand of the original TMP 5k. Best of all, a portion of the race proceeds will go to #LovePup Foundation.
#LovePup Foundation is a 501c3 based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes pups with love and care, one tail at a time. You can learn more about #LovePup and see their adoptable animals at lovepupfoundation.org.
The first 300 runners to sign up will get a free Cowboy Christmas 5k beanie and a custom finisher's medal, so don't delay!
Race Details:
Saturday, December 12, 2026
7:15 AM
The 5K starts 15 minutes after the Gold Wave and Professional Marathon
Course:
This flat and fast 5k course winds along the resort grounds and includes a trip through the Rawhide western town. All 5k runners and walkers will finish in time to cheer on the marathoners and enjoy the post-race festival. Course map is coming soon!
Parking:
There is plenty of parking at the race site, but it is approximently a 10-15 minute walk from the parking lot to the start line. Please plan your arrival time accordingly to give yourself plenty of time to arrive at the start.
Awards:
Overall and Age Group Awards
Details on age groups coming soon!
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Event Location
Rawhide Event Center
5244 S. 48th Street
Chandler, AZ 85226 US
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