Big Rivers Splash & Dash

Explore The Falls Race is the perfect balance of road and trail racing that navigates around Lake Holcomb and the streets of The Falls at Imperial Oaks community. Send the kids off and watch them finish their 1k run before you begin your own race. Whether you participate in the 5K or challenge yourself for a little more trail running on the 10K course, make the family proud and pick up one of the few hidden frozen turkeys for the upcoming holidays!

Kids 1K Course is an out and back, all on a safe, blocked off road.

The 5K Course is 1 mile road, 1 mile gravel/grass/trail, 1 mile road (out and back).

The 10K Course is 1 mile road, 4 miles trail, 1 mile road.

The 2 mile walk/run option will be only on concrete road (out and back).

The 5K and 10K run on the same roads and trails. The 5K race turns around at the 1.55 mile mark and the 10K continues on to run around Lake Holcomb then returns back on the same road (Imperial Promenade). See maps HERE.

7:30 - Kids 1K Race (12&Under)

7:45 - 10K Start

7:50 - 5K Start

7:51 - 2-mile walk Start

Included with your registration:

• Race Photos Included for 2025

• Event Shirt

• Finisher Medal

• On-course nutrition

• Race bib

• Age group awards

• "Swag Bag" with items and coupons from our sponsors

• Race Expo

Registrations after Thursday, October 16th will NOT be guaranteed shirt size*

Race Week Info:

Packet Pick Up #1

Thursday 11/6 5 P.M.- 7 P.M.

Location: Industrious Spring

4489 Riley Fuzzel Rd. Spring, TX 77386

Packet Pick Up #2

Friday 11/7 5 P.M-7 P.M.

Location: Lake Club (race start/finish at Falls Clubhouse)

31220 Birnham Woods Dr. Spring, TX 77386

Race Day Schedule:

6:30 Volunteer Meeting

7:30 Kids 1K

7:45 10K (or shortly after kids 1k clears the course)

7:50 5K

7:51 2-mile Walk

9:00ish Kids 1K Awards

9:05ish 5K & 10K Awards

10:00 Course Closes

10:00 Expo Closes

On course nutrition:

You will be able to access the hydration station twice on the 5K (mile 1.3 and 1.8) and three times on the 10K (mile 1.3, 2.5, 4.7). The biggest gap without water would be between mile 2.5 & 4.7 leaving roughly 2 miles without hydration. Plan your race accordingly.

Glow and Go 5K will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2026 beginning at 6 p.m. along The Woodlands Waterway. The race is produced by The Woodlands Township Parks and Recreation Department and is a USA Track and Field (USATF) sanctioned event, with awards provided for overall male and female, as well as first, second and third place in both male and female age groups. The chip-timed 5K course winds throughout The Woodlands Waterway, providing a scenic route with a fun and enjoyable atmosphere fostering friendly competition. The 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best holiday glow attire!

There will not be an Awards Ceremony, but awards will be distributed onsite. A photo area will be available for participants.

Registrationmosphere fostering friendly competition. The 5K race is open to runners of all abilities and recommended for participants ages 10 and older. Runners are encouraged to dress in their best holiday attire and glow! fee of $35 includes finisher medal and participant packet. Please Note: A participant shirt is not included, but can be purchased for an additional $15. There is very limited availability for sizes, and shirts must be purchased by November 7, 2026. If inventory permits, shirts will be available for purchase at Packet Pickup for an additional cost ($20 per t-shirt). There will be no Race Day Registration. STROLLERS ARE NOT PERMITTED ON THE COURSE PER USATF SANCTION REQUIREMENTS!

Event details and schedule

Refund Policy

100 percent of your entry fee will be refunded until November 14, 2026. Refunds will not include Active.com processing fee. Refunds can take up to 3 weeks for processing. Please email the department to request a refund.

Transfer Policy

Entry fees are nontransferable from year to year. Transfers must be completed by the deadline by logging into to your Active website account and selecting "My Events." All transfers must be completed by November 14, 2026. If you need assistance with transfers, please email the department.

Weather Cancellations

We have a "no refund policy" in regards to weather cancellations of any kind as well as changes to the race after registration. Unforeseen changes can occur at any time no matter how finalized anything seems to be. Any changes made to the race are done after careful consideration, usually due to safety concerns that arise after the race has been planned. We do everything we can to create a better, safer, more enjoyable experience for all participants.

Support

For registration questions or issues please reach out to Active Consumer Support. Call: 877-228-4881 ext. 4 or Email: [email protected]

The Woodlands Marathon

The Woodlands Marathon will traverse the streets of Town Center and the community on a one-loop 13.1 and 26.2-mile flat course. The course will join between the 6th and 19th miles. Friends, Family and spectators will line the streets at various cheer zones to encourage athletes to reach their goal. Participants will have the opportunity to run for charities in the Charity Challenge.