Bold in the Cold is hosted by the Lake Grapevine Runners and Walkers (LGRAW). Since its debut in 1999, the race has become a cherished North Texas tradition, bringing together runners, walkers, volunteers, and spectators willing to embrace the challenges of winter weather. The inaugural Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K was held on January 23, 1999, with 130 participants braving the cold to establish what would become one of the area's premier winter racing events.

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Interesting Event Notes:

• 2026 – The 26th Annual race was postponed from January 24, 2026, to January 31, 2026, due to icy roads and bridges along the race course. Race-day temperatures at the start were 18°F, with light winds. The course had only scattered patches of ice.
• 2025 – The 25th Annual race was postponed from January 11, 2025, to February 1, 2025, due to icy roads and bridges along the race course.

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Interesting Event Notes:

• 2023 – Race Day scoring was introduced. Results began being published in real time on the race website, eliminating the need for printed paper results.
• 2022 – The event resumed its regular format with new race courses.
• 2021 – The event was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
• 2020 – Event photos post to race website for free taken by Rico Photo

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Interesting Event Notes:

• 2018 – Construction of the new Grapevine Softball Complex was approved, affecting the event course, parking, and other event activities.
• 2017 – The race returned with 856 registered participants and 90 volunteers under near-perfect weather conditions and official race photography was provided by Your Sports Image, an eight-year partnership that began in 2009 continuing through 2017.
• 2016 – The event was cancelled after high water levels at Grapevine Lake left sections of the race course underwater.
• 2015 – The race was included in the Couch to 5K (C25K) training program for the second consecutive year (following 2014), and a 15K Handcycling event was added alongside the traditional 5K and 15K races.

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• 2014 – The 15K race was designated a Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Regional Championship event.
• 2013 – Participant registration began being processed through RunSignUp.
• 2012 – A record field of 1,100 runners registered for the event. A special half marathon race was held in place of the traditional 15K race.
• 2011 – The event attracted a near-record crowd of 825 participants. More than 300 pairs of shoes were collected and recycled through the Nike Reuse-A-Shoe Program program.
• 2010 – A new IPICO / The Race Director timing system was introduced for the event, serving 458 5K participants and 364 15K participants.

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• 2009 – A record field of more than 679 runners and walkers braved race-day winds of 26 mph and a wind chill of 24°F. The traditional coffee mug giveaway was replaced with a race T-shirt and finisher fleece beanie.
• 2008 – The 15K race was designated as the Road Runners Club of America (RRCA) Texas State Championship and was conducted on a newly certified course.
• 2007 – Soaking downpours and temperatures of 33°F occurred both before the 8:00 a.m. start and after the awards ceremony. Heavy rainfall washed out a portion of the 15K course, requiring volunteers to clear and restore the route prior to the race.
• 2006 – A new 15K course was introduced, utilizing recently constructed trails in Oak Grove Park east of the LGRAW clubhouse. The 15K runners headed east while the 5K runners headed west from a common start line.
• 2005 – Volunteers reflected on the spirit of the event, stating, "How wonderful it is that we can come together to showcase our trails, our club, and to serve the runners in the community".

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• 2004 – A new participation record was established as more than 355 runners and walkers registered for the event.
• 2003 – A total of 48 volunteers helped support the event, contributing to race operations and participant services.
• 2002 – Registration reached a new high with 243 runners and walkers.
• 2001 – With race-time temperatures at 27°F, participants were treated to hot chocolate and donuts.
• 2000 – Fresh Krispy Kreme donuts awaited finishers at the end of the race.
• 1999 – The inaugural Bold in the Cold 5K & 15K was held on January 23, 1999, attracting 130 participants to be "bold in the cold".

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