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Grinch Gallop

Date:
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Location:
1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy
Van Alstyne, Texas
75495
United States
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Links:
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5k Run Walk

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:

Wednesday, December 17th 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursday, December 18th 2:00pm-6:00pm

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.

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