Bigfoot Running Company - Dallas
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Event Details
The Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Dallas is a holiday-themed running event taking place at Oak Point Park in Plano, Texas. The event is organized by the Bigfoot Running Company.
Distances Offered
The event offers multiple running distances and activities:
- Kids Dash (a 50-meter dash for children 10 and under)
- 1 Mile Run
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 10K (6.22 miles)
- Virtual Run
- A "Volunteer then Run 5K" option
Event Features
All finishers receive a holiday-themed race shirt and a commemorative medal. The 5K and 10K races are chip-timed. There are awards for overall and age group winners in the 5K and 10K, including special trophies for first overall male and female finishers.
A holiday costume contest is part of the event, with prizes including free future race entries, a trophy, and a holiday treats bucket. DJ Sasquatch provides music, and holiday cookies and milk are available for participants after the race. The course is described as taking place on paved trails in parks and greenbelts, with the possibility of mixed surfaces like crushed granite or dirt.
Additional Information
A "Volunteer then Run" option allows participants to volunteer before running the 5K. There is also a separate volunteer program with various roles, such as course monitor and water station helper, which offers benefits like a race shirt and free future entry. Group registration discounts are available, and there is youth-based pricing for the 5K and 10K for participants 12 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
