Texas · 5K
Grinch Gallop
Grinch Gallop is a 5K event held in Van Alstyne, Texas. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 1,899 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Van Alstyne, TX
- Field size
- ~1,899 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Van Alstyne, Texas
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,899 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Out-and-back course; Road surface
About the Grinch Gallop
Start off your Christmas festivities with the Grinch Gallop! You can run, walk, gallop, or skip your way through the country roads of Van Alstyne, Texas. The Grinch Gallop will be chip timed, allowing you to compete for age group awards; and all participants will receive a grinch-themed finisher medal, race shirt and grinch donut. Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female for the overall and masters categories. Also, age group awards, 3 deep, will be given for the followi…
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Grinch Gallop: common questions
- When is the Grinch Gallop?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Grinch Gallop held?
- In Van Alstyne, Texas.
- What distances does the Grinch Gallop offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Grinch Gallop?
- About 1,899 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Grinch Gallop?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Grinch Gallop?
- Yes — registration is open. $42 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Grinch Gallop start?
- 8:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Grinch Gallop?
- Out-and-back course; Road surface.
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