🎄 WHAT, WHEN & WHERE

Cox Running Club Christmas Eve 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
Hosted by Cox Running Club

Date: Thursday, December 24, 2026

Location:
McKnight East Park
700 U.S. 287 Frontage Road
Mansfield, TX 76063

Celebrate the holiday season with a festive Christmas Eve run or walk for participants of all ages and fitness levels!

Whether you are racing for a personal best or enjoying a Christmas Eve morning with family and friends, we look forward to seeing you at the starting line.

This event is capped at 500 participants, so register early to secure your spot!

🎅 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

• Christmas Eve race experience for all ages
• 5K Run/Walk
• 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk
• Custom Christmas Eve finisher medals
• Professional chip timing for the 5K
• Age-group awards for the 5K
• Event capped at 500 participants

Please note: There will be no event T-shirts.

⏰ RACE-DAY SCHEDULE

6:30 AM – Race-Day Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
8:00 AM – 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Starts

Race-day registration and packet pickup will take place at the race site.

💲 REGISTRATION FEES

Registered by October 31: $25
Registered by November 30: $30
Registered by December 23: $35
Race Day – December 24: $40

Registration fees apply to both the 5K Run/Walk and the 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk.

No event T-shirts will be offered.

🏅 FINISHER MEDALS

All registered participants will receive a custom Christmas Eve finisher medal.

Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a medal. Any remaining medals will be distributed to race-day registrants on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.

🎽 PACKET PICKUP

There will be no early packet pickup.

Race-day registration and packet pickup begin at 6:30 AM at McKnight East Park.

🏆 5K AWARDS

Awards will be presented to the following 5K finishers:

Overall Male & Female
Overall Masters Male & Female

Age Groups – Men & Women

12 & Under | 13–15 | 16–18 | 19–24 | 25–29 | 30–34 | 35–39 | 40–44 | 45–49 | 50–54 | 55–59 | 60–64 | 65–69 | 70–74 | 75–79 | 80 & Over | Race Walkers

Awards will be presented to the top three finishers in each age group.

• Overall and Masters awards are based on gun time
• Age-group awards are based on chip time
• Awards are offered for the 5K only
• The 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is untimed and does not include competitive awards

⏱ TIMING & RESULTS

The 5K will be professionally chip-timed by Cox Racing Services.

Official race results will be available following the event.

🎄 REGISTER EARLY

The Christmas Eve 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk is limited to 500 total participants.

Register early, bring your family and friends, and celebrate Christmas Eve with Cox Running Club in Mansfield!