Hotcake Hustle
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Event overview
The Hotcake Hustle is scheduled for January 10, 2026, at the Red Tail Pavilion in Plano, TX, inside Oak Point Park and Nature Preserve. The event offers in-person and virtual options and uses certified courses that run on the park trails. Parking is listed as free for general participants; VIP parking is available for purchase.
Distances
- 10K (6.2 miles)
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- Untimed 5K (same course, no timing chip)
- Fun Run (approximately 1 mile)
- Virtual Run
Included items and event features
In-person and virtual participants receive event swag that includes a long sleeve race shirt, a custom finisher medal, and a custom bib. Finishers receive free pancakes and hot chocolate at a pancake topping bar. A beer garden will be available for those 21 and older. The event lists an after party with music, bag check, and race photography options.
Registration, packet pickup and awards
Registration pricing varies by entry type and registration period. Group discounts and age discounts apply in some cases; group and age discounts do not apply to Fun Run or Virtual entries. Packet pickup is available on dates before the event at local running stores and at the Red Tail Pavilion on race day. Awards are given to top finishers overall, masters, and in standard age groups; awards must be claimed in person and will not be mailed. Virtual runners can upload results between January 10, 2026 and April 25, 2026; virtual packets ship after the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
