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Grinch Gallop

Sat, Dec 19, 2026
In 34 days
Van Alstyne, TX
1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy

On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years

2025

35–59°F

dry

2024

34–56°F

dry

2023

35–53°F

dry

2022

40–46°F

dry

2021

31–45°F

dry

2020

41–55°F

dry

2019

30–54°F

dry

2018

46–57°F

rain

2017

52–59°F

rain

2016

18–35°F

dry

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About this race

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 following groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over. 

 

Packet Pickup

Buff City Soap - Van Alstyne

136 N. Main Drive

Van Alstyne, TX 75495

Time/Date: 

TBD

Note: there will be limited race day packet pickup so please plan to get your race packet prior to race day. A friend or family member can get your packet for you.

 

What is the Holiday Bundle: The Epic Race Trilogy?

The Holiday Bundle 3 packages three of our most festive races into one epic experience. Register for all three events (Celina Turkey Trot, Grinch Gallop, and Resolution Run) together and unlock a special discounted price, plus exclusive bonus swag you won’t get anywhere else: a custom wooden running shoe plaque displaying your total 2026 race mileage, a one-of-a-kind keepsake to celebrate your accomplishment. It’s the perfect way to commit to the season, stay motivated, and collect some extra rewards along the way. Lace up, run the trilogy, and make your holiday race season legendary.

Your plaque will be available for pickup at the Resolution Run on January 1, 2027.

⚠️ Important: You must register for the Holiday Race Bundle before the Celina Turkey Trot to be eligible for the bundle benefits.

 

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