The Winter Games - Irving
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Event details
The Winter Games takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at Sam Houston Trails Park, 101 I-635, Irving, TX 75038. The event offers multiple distance options:
- Half-Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- 1 Mile (untimed; no age group awards)
- Kid's Dash (100–200 m; free)
- Virtual Option (remote participation; shirt and medal shipped)
The half-marathon course is listed as two laps.
Registration, awards, and charities
Registration fees listed include: Half-Marathon $65, 10K $42, 5K $35, 1 Mile $18, Virtual $40, Kid's Dash $0. Prices increase after November 30, 2025 for the Half-Marathon, 10K, 5K, and 1 Mile. Virtual and Kid's Dash registration close January 31, 2026. T-shirt and finisher medal are included for the 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, and 1 Mile; registering by January 17 is required to guarantee shirt size. Age group awards are given 4 deep in male and female divisions from 0-4 through 80+. Overall medals are awarded for overall male/female, male/female masters (40+), and male/female grand masters (60+). Awards will be distributed at the event and will not be shipped. The organizer, Run Different, donates 40% of all profits and 100% of donations to Special Olympics, and 10% of all profits and 100% of donations to Encounter Church (Fate). Volunteers receive a code for a free race entry as a thank-you. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.