US Road Running - Temple

JAN
3
2026
Kick off 2026 with the New Year 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon at James Wilson Park in Temple TX on January 3. Choose your distance on scenic out and back loops, earn a finisher medal, and celebrate a fresh start with fun and costumes.
Sat 3 Jan 2026
Marathon Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Event

The New Year 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, and Marathon takes place on January 3, 2026, at James Wilson Park in Temple, TX (2205 Curtis B Elliot Dr, Temple, TX 76501). Distances offered include:

  • 5K
  • 10K
  • Half Marathon
  • Marathon

Course and logistics

Courses are run as out-and-back loops. The 5K and 10K use a 3.11-mile out-and-back route; the 5K completes the out-and-back once and the 10K twice. The half marathon uses a 3.28-mile out-and-back loop completed four times, and the marathon completes that out-and-back eight times. The race start is next to the Wilson Park Recreation Center.

All runners must register on RunSignup; there is no on-site registration. A six-hour course time limit is in place. The event lists finisher medals, a shirt and gear shop, a best costume category, series points, awards, and an FAQ provided by the race organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Marathon
Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
10 km
10k
5 km