The Active Texan Tinsel Trot
The Active Texan Tinsel Trot is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Bryan, TX, featuring the 1 Mile, 5K, and 10K distances, with entry fees from $15 to $50.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (158 days to go)
- Location
- 4107 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan, TX
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K · 10K
- Price
- $15–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
🎄 The 3rd Annual Active Texan Tinsel Trot
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | Lake Walk | 4:30 PM • 5:00 PM • 5:05 PM
Get ready to lace up, light up, and trot into the holidays with us at the 3rd Annual Active Texan Tinsel Trot—a festive evening 5K, 10K, and 1-mile family fun run at beautiful Lake Walk in Bryan-College Station!
Bring your friends, your family, your running club, or your coworkers—this is more than just a race; it's a community celebration to close out the year Active Texan-style.
As the sun sets, the Lake Walk Pavilion will transform into a glowing holiday party complete with:
🎶 Holiday tunes
🍔 Food trucks & hot chocolate
🎯 Festive games & selfie stations
✨ Post-race celebration on the Green
Race Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
Time:
• 4:30 PM – 1-Mile Kids/Family Fun Run
• 5:00 PM – 10K Start
• 5:05 PM – 5K Start
Location: Lake Walk Pavilion, Bryan, TX
Events: 10K • 5K • 1-Mile Kids/Family Fun Run
Timing: Professionally chip-timed races for the 5K and 10K.
All participants will receive a finisher medal, t shirt and sponsor swag
🏆 Awards for the Top 3 Overall Male & Female Finishers in both the 5K and 10K divisions.
A Few Tips
Headlamps are recommended for 10K runners, as portions of the course will take place after dark.
The route is well-lit by streetlights, and we'll keep things merry and bright with glow sticks and bracelets for all participants.
🎅 Costumes and holiday spirit are highly encouraged!
More details on packet pickup, course maps, parking, and race week information will be shared closer to race day.
Let's make the 3rd Annual Active Texan Tinsel Trot the biggest and brightest one yet—we'll see you at Lake Walk!
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
65°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from College Stn, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bryan, TX
Population
86,169
as of 2023
City Elevation
340 ft
Nearest Airport
CLL
Easterwood Field · 7 mi
Major Hub
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental Airport · 78 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 The Active Texan Tinsel Trot, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
158
Days to train
- Race
- The Active Texan Tinsel Trot
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 4107 Lake Atlas Drive, Bryan, TX
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From Endurance Grid
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The Active Texan Tinsel Trot
Dec 5, 2026