Santa's Beer Run 5K
Santa's Beer Run 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Salado, TX, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 108 Royal Street, Salado, TX
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please register by 12/1/2026 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
This 5K hosted by Barrow Brewing Company on Dec 19th is the last in our 2026 series!
The race will be officially timed by Pro-Fit Race Timing. Participants receive a t-shirt, craft beverage (NA options are available for those under 21). Participants receive the commemorative, stackable medal that interlocks with the other two medals from Barrow Brewing Company's 2026 race series.
Salado, Texas is a beautiful Village located in Central Texas. The route, which starts and ends at the brewery, will take participants through beautiful downtown Salado. This 5K is walker and dog friendly. Check out the route here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6671651245/
Packet pick up will be at the brewery on Friday night 4-7 p.m. and Saturday starting at 9 a.m. Same day registration, if not sold out, will also begin at 9 a.m. Please register by 12/1/2025 to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
Registration on-line thru 12/16/26 11pm ($45)
Registration on site 12/19/26 9am -11am ($55)
5K race starts 11am
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
61°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
25%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Stillhouse Hollow Dam, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Salado, TX
Population
2,292
as of 2023
City Elevation
595 ft
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 19 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 53 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Santa's Beer Run 5K
Dec 19, 2026