US Road Running - Temple
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Holiday Road Race in Temple
The US Road Running event in Temple, Texas, features multiple distance options for runners on a paved course. The event is held at Wilson Park, with the starting line located next to the Wilson Park Recreation Center. All participants must register through the online platform, as there is no registration available on the day of the race. Packet pickup is conducted on-site shortly before the event begins.
The race utilizes an out-and-back course design with two different loops depending on the chosen distance. The courses are structured as follows:
- 5K: A single out-and-back loop totaling 3.11 miles.
- 10K: Two laps of the out-and-back course.
- Half Marathon: Four laps of a 3.28-mile out-and-back course.
- Marathon: Eight laps of the 3.28-mile out-and-back course.
Participants have a total course time limit of 6 hours to complete their respective distances. This event is part of the US Road Running race series, and all finishers receive a medal upon completion of the course. While not mandatory, participants have the option to compete in costume, and a award for the best costume is typically acknowledged.
Events are scheduled for the 5K, 10K, 13.1-mile, and 26.2-mile distances. Each race follows a strictly timed format on a set circuit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
