Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Rowlett High School, Rowlett, TX
- Distance
- 5K Run · Kids and Adult Fun Run/Power Walk · **Shirt Only**
From the Organizer
RACE INFORMATION
Get in the holiday spirit and join us for the SECOND annual Holiday 5K & Fun Run; a celebration of fitness, community, and giving back! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the stands, your participation supports our local Rowlett cross country team and strengthens the bonds that make our community special. Dress in your favorite holiday gear and hit the course around our high school campus and nearby park. Let’s come together, get active, and make this a holiday tradition!
AWARDS
EVERY 5K PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL
- Awards in the 5k to Top 3 M/F Overall and in age groups: 18 & under, 19-30, 31-45, 46-60, 61+
SCHEDULE
7:15 Check-in/Packet Pickup and registration opens. Packets and Registration will be at the entrance to the RHS football field
8:30 5k Run (Starts on the track)
9:30 Fun Run (Starts on the track)
10:00 Awards Ceremony
RACE SHIRT
Everyone who registers by December 1st will be guaranteed a shirt of their selected size. Everyone who registers after December 1st will have the opportunity to receive shirts until stock runs out. Shirts are red Sport-Tek Performance Competitor long sleeve dri-fit tees. 5k sponsors will be printed on the back in white ink.
COURSE & PARKING
The course is combined concrete and field, with some spots being narrow for traffic. We do not recommend a stroller, but if you are up for the adventure the choice is yours! Please, no pets on the courses. It will be an out and back course that starts on RHS campus and goes through the Pecan Grove Park trail behind the Rec. Click the hyperlink on the left side of the menu to view the course.
Parking will be available in the back of Rowlett High School before 8:00am; there will be Saturday School traffic same day. Limited parking will also be available in the front of the school close to PGBT.
SPONSORS
If you are interested in sponsoring this event, please contact Coach Shelton at sshelton@garlandisd.net or hit the "Questions" button below!
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°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lavon Dam, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rowlett, TX
Population
64,139
as of 2023
Elevation
482 ft
Nearest Airport
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 18 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.
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- Race
- Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Rowlett High School, Rowlett, TX
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run?
- Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run is a running race held in Rowlett, Texas on December 12, 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 Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Rowlett, Texas at Rowlett High School, Rowlett, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Rowlett Holiday 5K & Fun Run
Dec 12, 2026