Grinch Gallop
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Distance
- Grinch Gallop
From the Organizer
Start off your Christmas festivities with the Grinch Gallop! You can run, walk, gallop, or skip your way through the country roads of Van Alstyne, Texas. The Grinch Gallop will be chip timed, allowing you to compete for age group awards; and all participants will receive a grinch-themed finisher medal, race shirt and grinch donut.
Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female for the overall and masters categories. Also, age group awards, 3 deep, will be given for the following groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over.
Packet Pickup
Buff City Soap - Van Alstyne
136 N. Main Drive
Van Alstyne, TX 75495
Time/Date:
TBD
Note: there will be limited race day packet pickup so please plan to get your race packet prior to race day. A friend or family member can get your packet for you.
What is the Holiday Bundle: The Epic Race Trilogy?
The Holiday Bundle 3 packages three of our most festive races into one epic experience. Register for all three events (Celina Turkey Trot, Grinch Gallop, and Resolution Run) together and unlock a special discounted price, plus exclusive bonus swag you won’t get anywhere else: a custom wooden running shoe plaque displaying your total 2026 race mileage, a one-of-a-kind keepsake to celebrate your accomplishment. It’s the perfect way to commit to the season, stay motivated, and collect some extra rewards along the way. Lace up, run the trilogy, and make your holiday race season legendary.
Your plaque will be available for pickup at the Resolution Run on January 1, 2027.
⚠️ Important: You must register for the Holiday Race Bundle before the Celina Turkey Trot to be eligible for the bundle benefits.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
57°
Typical Low
36°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mckinney Municipal Airport, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Van Alstyne, TX
Elevation
696 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 44 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Grinch Gallop, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Grinch Gallop
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Grinch Gallop?
- Grinch Gallop is a running race held in Van Alstyne, Texas on December 19, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Grinch Gallop?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Van Alstyne, Texas at 1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, Van Alstyne, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Grinch Gallop?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Grinch Gallop
Dec 19, 2026