Tinsel Trot 5K Fun Run
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Events
The Tinsel Trot offers two events: a timed 5K run and a 1K fun run. The 5K run is open to ages 1-99. The 1K fun run is free to register for ages 1-10.
Location
The event takes place at 103 South 3rd Street in Silsbee, Texas. This is noted as a new location for the event. Packet pickup is scheduled for December 4, 2026, starting at 1 PM at the Silsbee Public Library (295 N. 4th Street).
Registration and Fees
Registration for the 5K costs $30 if completed by November 14, 2026; the price increases to $40 after that date. Race morning registration begins at 7:00 AM. Late registration and packet pickup on race day are available from 7:00 AM to 7:30 AM. The policy states there are no refunds.
A t-shirt is included with 5K registration, available in youth and adult sizes. For certain larger adult sizes, an extra fee applies. A t-shirt or swag is not guaranteed for registrations completed after 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 3, 2026. Participants in the free 1K fun run may purchase a t-shirt during registration.
Schedule
A warm-up for runners is scheduled for 7:30 AM. The timed 5K run starts at 8:00 AM. The kids' 1K fun run begins after the awards ceremony.
Additional Activities
A "Jolliest Costume Contest" will be judged before the race, with awards announced after the race. Awards are given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in holiday costumes. The event is followed by the Christmas in the Big Thicket Festival.
Awards
Awards are given for both events. For the 1K, awards are presented in age groups (1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10). For the 5K, awards are given for the top 3 overall male and female finishers, as well as the top 3 in multiple age groups ranging from 1-10 to 70+.
Beneficiary
The event benefits the Friends of the Silsbee Public Library. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
