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Gingerbread 5K & 1M Fun Run

  • Valley Ranch Association/CCMC 8830 N MacArthur Blvd Irving, Texas 75063 United States (map)

All finishers will receive a festive finisher medal! Finishing times will be available to 5K participants.

T-shirt sizes available: XS/S/M/L/XL/2X.

Visit us at Valley Ranch!

Location

Saddlehorn Park

9199 Saddlehorn Drive

Irving, TX 75063

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 2, 2023

6:30-7:30am Late Packet Pickup

8:00am 1M Fun Run Start

8:15am 5K Start

Playtri reserves the right to change any event schedule at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.

Course

Course map here

Per USATF safety rules and insurance, no pets are allowed on the 5K course. (We love our furry kids too, but safety first.) Strollers are allowed to be safely integrated into the event.

The course officially closes at 9:30am for all participants.

This event is insured and sanctioned by USA Track & Field.

The minimum age to participate in the 5K is 6 and no minimum age for the 1 mile.

Pets are welcome in the 1M fun event.

Under no circumstance should children or adults be allowed to participate in sanctioned events on a scooter, roller, or inline skates, or on a bike.

The use of personal music devices during the race is strongly discouraged. To enjoy all that participating in a race has to offer and for the safety of all participants, race management encourages a headphone-free environment during the event.

Safety has always been, and will continue to be, a top priority. Please be mindful of the other participants and respect the race personnel to ensure a safe and enjoyable race for everyone.

Playtri reserves the right to change any event course at any time due to safety, weather conditions, or other production concerns.

Packet Pickup

Thursday (race week) 8am - 6pm at 8830 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas 75063.

Friday (race week) 9:30am - 6:30pm at 8830 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas 75063.

Race day morning: 6:30-7:30am Late Packet Pickup will be available at the event site.

Picking up your race packet before the race day will help minimize long lines before the start of the event.

Late registration will be available on event morning at the packet pickup. Please note that no cash will be accepted. All new registrations must be completed on your mobile device via credit card.

REFUND POLICY

No Refunds or Transfers allowed.

This event follows the standard running industry policy: All entry fees are non-refundable. We reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to circumstances beyond our control such as a natural disaster or emergency or as required to protect the safety of participants and staff. No refunds will be issued under these circumstances. We reserve the right to change the details of the event without prior notice.

Couch to 5K Training Plan

Train for the 5K distance with the Couch to 5K Training Plan:

The Eight Week Training Plan Download here

The Four Week Training Plan Download here

Awards

All finishers will receive a medal! (No awards)

Finishing times will be available.

Swag

Festive t-shirts and swag bags

Virtual runners are welcome to pick up the items at the office ( 8830 N MacArthur Blvd, Irving, Texas 75063) after the race on December 14-17 (8-5 p.m.)

Results

Past results here

Race Updates and Reminders

All last-minute updates and reminders will be posted on the Playtri Facebook Page. Like us so you get all the up-to-date information!

Weather

Average temperature on race day: low 40 - high 70.

For safety reasons, Playtri Racing reserves the right to modify or cancel a race due to severe weather conditions. When severe weather is present, all precautions will be made to ensure the safety of the athletes.

Chip Timing

This is a chip timed event. Each participant will be required to wear a timing chip in order to be counted in the results. Timing chips are assigned to participants according to bib number. We will be using disposable chips for this event that you will receive attached to your bib at packet pickup.

Please wear your bib VISIBLY on the FRONT for timing purposes.

There will be no awards ceremony. Finishing times will be available to 5K participants. 1M Fun Run will not be timed.

Volunteers

We love our volunteers! Events like this one could not exist without you.

Race Contact

If you have any questions or need any additional information, email us at events@playtri.com.

Photography

By Registering for this event, AAZ Event Productions, has consent to all Race photography and videos from the event to use in any advertising, marketing & promotional materials.

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