Jingle Trails Challenge presented by Merrell

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: December 13, 2025
• Location: McAllister Park, 13102 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX
• Terrain: Dirt, rocks, roots, and gravel - prepare for uneven surfaces
• Courses: 10K on Blue Loop (note construction causing longer route) and 5K on Red Trail

🎁 Registration Perks

• Beanie: First 250 registrants receive a "Jingle Trail" beanie
• Finisher’s Prize: All finishers will receive a finisher's mug for hot cocoa
• Dress Code: Come dressed up to celebrate the season
• Course Overlap: 5K and 10K runners will overlap as they return to the finish

📅 Packet Pickup Information

• Dec 11 (Thursday): 10am-7pm at iRun Bitters, 2602 NW Loop 1604, San Antonio, TX 78248
• Race Day (Dec 13): 7:30am - 8:15am Packet Pickup
• Start Time: 8:30am for both 5K & 10K at the Optimist Pavilion/Start Line
• Note: Arrive early for optimal packet pickup

🏆 Awards Information

• Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Male & Female in each distance
• Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for Male & Female in each distance
• Finisher's Mug: All finishers receive a mug upon completion
• No Age Group Awards: Awards based on overall and masters performance only

⚠️ Course Notes

• Terrain: Majority of the course is technical terrain
• Stroller Policy: Course is not stroller-friendly
• Dog Policy: Dogs are also not allowed on the race course
• Safety Reminder: Be cautious of uneven surfaces while running

🔗 More Information

• Race URL: Jingle Trails Challenge