The Cowboy Christmas 5k
The Cowboy Christmas 5k is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Chandler, AZ, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Marathon Project is proud to present The Cowboy Christmas 5k benefiting #LovePup Foundation! Lace up your shoes and put on your most festive running gear for this fast and fun 5k through beautiful Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona. The race will take place in conjunction with The Marathon Project and is a rebrand of the original TMP 5k. Best of all, a portion of the race proceeds will go to #LovePup Foundation.
#LovePup Foundation is a 501c3 based in Scottsdale, Arizona, that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes pups with love and care, one tail at a time. You can learn more about #LovePup and see their adoptable animals at lovepupfoundation.org.
The first 300 runners to sign up will get a free Cowboy Christmas 5k beanie and a custom finisher's medal, so don't delay!
Events
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
69°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
11%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Tempe Asu, 8 mi from the venue.
About Chandler, AZ
Population
278,123
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,211 ft
Nearest Airport
PHX
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Mountain Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Cowboy Christmas 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
57
Days to train
- Race
- The Cowboy Christmas 5k
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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The Cowboy Christmas 5k
Dec 12, 2026