Hotcake Hustle
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Hotcake Hustle
The Hotcake Hustle takes place on January 10, 2026, at Red Tail Pavilion in Plano, Texas, on the trails of Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. Distances offered include:
- 10K
- 5K
- Untimed 5K
- Fun Run (approx. 1 mile)
- Virtual Run
The event route uses scenic preserve trails. Finishers are served pancakes and there is an after-party with food, coffee, hot chocolate, and a beer garden for those 21 or older. Courses are certified and course maps are available for the 5K and 10K.
Event details and logistics
Registered participants receive event swag that includes a long sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a race bib. Amenities listed include free pancakes, free hot chocolate, an after-party with a DJ, free parking, and bag check. Awards are given for 1st-3rd overall male and female, 1st overall masters male and female, and top three male and female finishers in standard age groups; awards must be claimed in person and will not be mailed.
Packet pickup is scheduled in the days before the event at local running stores in Fort Worth, Southlake, and Plano, plus packet pickup at Red Tail Pavilion on event day. Virtual runners can upload results between January 10 and April 25, 2026; virtual packets ship beginning the week of January 12, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.