Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Dallas
Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the "Gingerbread Lane" holiday race, a festive extravaganza set in the beautiful Texas parks and greenbelts! This cheerful event offers distances for every runner: a 1-mile jaunt, a 5K adventure, and a 10K challenge. Little ones can join in the fun with the exciting "Kids Dash," a 50-meter sprint that will have the crowd roaring with cheers for these pint-sized racers. DJ Sasquatch will keep the energy high with a mix of holiday hits, and after you cross the finish line, treat yourself to delicious holiday cookies and a refreshing glass of milk. Every participant will receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a festive medal to commemorate their achievement. Get into the holiday spirit by donning your best festive attire for our holiday-themed costume contest, where you can win fabulous prizes for creativity and cheer. Gather your friends and family to join in on the fun and save on registration costs by signing up as a group. Whether you’re running, walking, or dashing with the kids, Gingerbread Lane promises a day filled with joy, celebration, and unforgettable holiday memories!
COSTUME CONTEST 🎉 Gingerbread Lane Race Series Presents: The Ultimate Holiday Costume Contest! 🎉
Get ready to jingle all the way to the most festive event of the year! The Gingerbread Lane Race Series is thrilled to announce our Super Cool and Exciting Holiday Costume Contest, where holiday spirit and creativity collide in a dazzling display of festive fun. Put on your most imaginative, whimsical, or downright outrageous holiday costumes and join us for a merry competition that promises laughter, joy, and a sprinkle of holiday magic. Whether you're channeling a classic Christmas character, a fantastical winter wonderland creation, or a humorous holiday twist, we want to see your best festive flair!
What’s at stake? 🎁 (winner takes all prizes)
- Grand Prize: The winner will snag 2 FREE entries to any future Bigfoot Race.
- Epic Trophy: You’ll take home a dazzling trophy that celebrates your costume creativity.
- Holiday Treats Bucket: A delightful bucket brimming with holiday goodies.
So, gather your holiday cheer, don your most fabulous costume, and step into the spotlight! Mark your calendars, prep your costumes, and get ready to race into a world of holiday magic!
Join in all the festivities you have come to expect from a Bigfoot Running Company event. Awesome medals, cool Tee's, high energy staff, 100% focus on participant experience, live awards, and the coveted Bigfoot Trophy. Snacks and refreshments will be available when you finish at the race rally tent. Our DJ will be playing all the hits and announcing every runner. All award winners will be announced and recognized for their accomplishments. Aid stations will be on the course to provide water and to assist should you have any concerns during your run. Our primary focus is to make your race fun, safe, and exciting. All finishers of all distances will receive a medal and shirt.
- Youth-based pricing for the 5k & 10K - 12 & Under are only $15!
- Participants will receive a $20 refund if they refer 5 others.
- Join as a group and receive special group discounts. The larger your group gets the larger your group discount gets.
Race Distances offered:
- Kids Dash - This event if for our little Yeti's and is typically about a 50 meter dash. Designed for kids 10 and under. This is not timed and includes a tee shirt, race medal, and exclusive Kids Dash recognition pin.
- 1 Mile Run - Our 1 mile race is designed for all ages and experience levels. This event is not chipped timed and includes a tee shirt and race medal.
- 5K Run - Our 5K race will take you 3.11 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
- 10K Run - Our 10K race will take you 6.22 miles through the course. This event is chip timed and features 1st overall Bigfoot trophies for male and female finishers, special recognition pins for 1st place male and female master's category as well as our standard age group awards.
Standard Age Group Awards for 5K & 10K:
- 1st overall M/F - Trophy
- 1st overall M/F Masters age 40+ - Special recognition award lanyard pin
- 10 and under M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 11-14 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 15-19 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 20-24 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 25-29 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 30-34 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 35-39 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 40-44 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 45-49 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 50-54 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 55-59 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 60-64 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 65-69 M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
- 70+ M/F - 1st Gold, 2nd Silver, and 3rd Bronze award pin
Shirt guarantee cutoff is 10 days out from the event. After that date if shirts are still available this page will be updated and a notification of availability will be placed at the top of this listing with details concerning shirt size availability and quantity available if applicable.
Event Schedule
- 7:30-8:40am Packet Pickup ends 20 minutes before the race.
- 8:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area)
- 9:00am National Anthem and Race Start!
- Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish!
Volunteer then Run option: Includes a custom chip timed bib, super soft tee, and an awesome finisher medal. You can participate in the 5K run offered for this event. You simply show up an hour and a half before race start and help with packet pickup, about 10 minutes before race starts, you join everyone at the starting line for pre-race warmup and start with the starting gun. Then after you run the race and recover you help us hand out awards. This option is limited to the first 20 sign ups and is for the 5K distance.
Full Race Volunteer with Us! (you will not be running in this race) Sign up under the "VOLUNTEER" tab on the top menu. Course Monitor and Aid Station volunteers earn an Bigfoot race shirt, souvenir race medal (subject to availability), VIP race access and your choice of a FREE race entry to a future event or a $20 pre-paid digital gift card!
- Water Station: Volunteers ensure water cups are filled and ready.
- Course Monitors: Placed along the course route for participant safety.
- Finish Line Helper: Assist with general finish line tasks.
- Turtle / Sweeper: Encourage the last runner and communicate with staff.
- Packet Pickup / Results: Interact with participants and assist with awards.
- Floater: Provide general race help like handing out medals or snacks.
- Lead Bike: Lead the first runner and guide them on the course.
- Bigfoot Mascot: Engage participants with high-fives and photo opportunities.
Volunteers arrive 1.5 hours before start time and check in at the registration tent. Bigfoot races proceed rain, shine, hot or cold. Packet pickup is always offered for 1.5 hours before the event start time. Bigfoot Running Company races are typically held at parks and green belts. Mixed course surfaces should be expected, including pavement, crushed granite, and dirt paths.