Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run
Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Allen, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $32.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Location
- 100 E Main Street, Allen, TX
- Price
- $20–$32
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Start the holiday season off right, choose between a non-competitive FUN RUN, TIMED 5K, or UNTIMED 5K. This event is perfect for all ages and family members.
After the race stick around for the annual tree lighting and holiday festival including Santa, light-up displays, crafts, food, trucks, entertainment and much more.
HOLLY JOLLY FUN RUN (Starts 4:00PM)
This non-competitive run is perfect for beginners, young families, or others who want to experience the excitement of race day without the pressure of a timed race.
HOLLY JOLLY 5K
TIMED 5K:( Starts at 4:35PM) A competitive run open to all ages, timing chips are attached to the race bibs, results are recorded when you cross the finish line. Awards are based on specific age groups.
UNTIMED 5K: (Starts at 4:40PM) New this year you can run/walk the 5K untimed. This is for those who don't care about their official time but want to participant in the 3.1-mile distance.
BENEFITS: ALLEN ISD & LOVEJOY ISD STUDENTS!
REGISTER ONLINE AND CHOOSE YOUR SCHOOL THAT YOUR CHILD ATTENDS IN ALLEN ISD OR LOVEJOY ISD AND YOUR SCHOOL WILL RECEIVE ($5) TOWARDS YOUR SCHOOLS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM.
WEATHER POLICY
In the event of inclement weather, the start time of this event may be delayed by up to 1 hour. Past this time, the even course may be shortened or altered to protect the participants.
If conditions turn unsafe, the event may be cancelled. Event changes and cancellations are at the discretion of the Race Director.
We always strive to produce a full and safe sporting event, but sometimes the weather conditions can affect those plans.
Considerable amount goes into planning a sporting event and we do so with the best intentions. Unfortunately, no one can control the weather and race directors are not the exceptions.
Our goal is to always produce a full event as scheduled and only modify these plans due to safety concerns some of which can be caused by weather conditions.
Thank you for your understanding of these policies and we appreciate your participation.
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
60°
Typical Low
39°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mckinney Municipal Airport, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Allen, TX
Population
107,684
as of 2023
City Elevation
627 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 21 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 100 E Main Street, Allen, TX
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026