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Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Date
December 5, 2026
Distance
10k Run · 5k Run/Walk · 1 mile Fun Run/Walk

From the Organizer

Get ready to kick off the holiday season at the 3rd Annual Santa Shuffle presented by Garland CPA, PLLC! 🎅🎄 Join us on Saturday, December 5, 2026, for a festive morning of running, walking, and giving back with our 10K, 5K, and Fun Run/Walk—all supporting Speed the Light, a missions-focused organization impacting lives around the world.

What’s new this year? Both the 5K and 10K races will be chip-timed, giving participants accurate results and a more professional race experience. ✨

From competitive runners chasing a PR to families enjoying a fun holiday outing, the Santa Shuffle is designed for everyone. Show up in your best festive attire—Santa suits, reindeer antlers, ugly Christmas sweaters—and help us create a joyful, high-energy atmosphere from start to finish.

Speed the Light (STL) equips the next generation to support global missions through generosity. Every step you take helps provide resources that allow missionaries to go further, communicate more effectively, and share the message of Jesus with people everywhere.

🕖 Staggered Start Times (for a safer, smoother race):
10K Run: 7:00 AM
5K Run/Walk: 7:10 AM
Fun Run/Walk: 7:20 AM

🎁 What You’ll Get:

A finisher medal for every participant 🏅
Special awards for the overall male and female winners
🎄 A prize for the most festive dressed participant—so go all out!
👕 Register by November 15, 2026, to guarantee your race t-shirt!

Start your December with purpose, energy, and a whole lot of holiday spirit. Grab your friends and family, lace up your shoes, and come be part of a race that makes a real difference.

Distances & Pricing

10k Run7 AMRegister →
5k Run/Walk7:10 AMRegister →
1 mile Fun Run/Walk7:20 AMRegister →

Race Location

About This Sport

From Endurance Grid's Founder

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.

Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.

This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.

How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.

Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk is a running event held in Krum, TX. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
When and where is the Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Krum, TX at 700 Bobcat Blvd, Krum, TX. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.

Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk

Dec 5, 2026

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