
The ICE AGE 5K RUN, WALK or STROLL! is a running race on January 16, 2027 in Granbury, TX, with entry fees from $35 to $45.
❄️ Welcome to the Ice Age!
Kick off the winter season in the Celebration Capital of Texas! Join us on January 16, 2027 for a totally epic 5K through the heart of the Best Historic Small Town in America.
Whether you’re a speedy mammoth chasing a personal record or a family looking for a frosty morning stroll, this paved, out-and-back course at Hewlett Park is built for you.
👟 All Ages & All Abilities Welcome!
⏱️ Timed & Untimed Options
👵 Discounted Senior Pricing
👶 Kids 5 & Under Run FREE! (with paying adult)
💙 Run with Purpose: Benefiting Lake Pointe Granbury
Warm Hearts, Chilly Paws. When you run the Ice Age 5K, your registration does more than earn you wooly swag. 100% of proceeds from this event benefit the children and families of Lake Pointe Resource Center and Academy.
Lake Pointe Granbury provides unmatched access to specialized therapies (like ABA and counseling) and comprehensive K-12 educational options for individuals on the autism spectrum and those with related neuro-developmental learning differences. By running with us, you are helping bridge the gap toward resilience, hope, and lifelong success right here in Hood County!
🎉 Post-Race Party & The Goosebump Jump
The Finish Line is Just the Beginning! After you cross the finish line, waddle on over to City Beach Park to keep the winter party going! We’re forecasting a 100% chance of SNOW!
Feeling brave? Support your favorite local charity by taking the plunge into the freezing waters of Lake Granbury at the annual Goosebump Jump. (Spectating the jump is completely free—and highly encouraged!)
The Ice AGE 5K Details
📍 Where & WhatLocation: Hewlett Park (650 W Pearl St, Granbury, TX 76048)
Terrain: 100% paved trail and road (Out-and-Back)
Parking: FREE parking right at the Hewlett Park lot!
🏅 Classic Wooly Swag & Awards
The Goods: All participants ages 6 and up score an official ICE AGE 5K Race Shirt and a remarkably cool Finisher's Medal.
The Glory: Awards are for TIMED runners only. We award 1st Place (Male & Female) across all age groups: 13-17 | 18-24 | 25-34 | 35-44 | 45-54 | 55-64 | 65+.
⏳ Event Day Schedule
Set your alarms! Here is how race day goes down on Jan 17th:
8:00 AM – Packet Pick-Up Opens (On-site at Hewlett Park)
9:00 AM – Competitive Timed 5K Starts
9:15 AM – Fun Run / Untimed 5K Starts
10:00 AM – 5K Awards Ceremony
11:00 AM – Registration opens for the Goosebump Jump (City Beach)
12:00 PM – THE GOOSEBUMP JUMP! 🥶
The Fine Print
No Paws on the Pavement: As much as we love your furry friends, USATF sanctioned event policies mean pets are not allowed to participate on the course during the event.
Weather Policy: The Mammoth Ice Age 5K happens RAIN, SNOW, OR SHINE! If conditions become genuinely unsafe, race directors and city officials may alter, postpone, or cancel the route for your safety. (Note: No refunds are issued for inclement weather cancellations).
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
31°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Granbury 5n, 7 mi from the venue.
Population
11,665
as of 2023
City Elevation
781 ft
Nearest Airport
MWL
Mineral Wells Regional Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
DFW
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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The ICE AGE 5K RUN, WALK or STROLL!
Jan 16, 2027