Run in Van Alstyne, Texas | 2026-2027

Little Big Town 5K and Family Fun Run [vanalstyneeducationfoundation.org] [Register at runsignup.com]
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

Join us for the 18th Annual Little Big Town 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday May 2, 2026, hosted by the Van Alstyne Education Foundation. This event has become a true community tradition....

Join us for the 18th Annual Little Big Town 5k and 1 Mile Family Fun Run on Saturday May 2, 2026, hosted by the Van Alstyne Education Foundation. This event has become a true community tradition. Proceeds directly fund the teachers and students of Van Alstyne ISD.

The event this year will take place at the Van Alstyne High School located at 700 Collin McKinney Parkway, Van Alstyne, Texas. It is going to be a year to remember and as always, this event is perfect for the whole family! This is a FUN & FLAT course!

Entry fees are non-refundable, including the event of inclement weather. If cancellation occurs, your entry fee will be considered a donation to VAEF.

Packet Pick Up will be held Friday May 1st from 3PM- 7PM in the Van Alstyne Administration Building, located at 1096 N. Waco, Van Alstyne or you can pick up the morning of the event by the starting line between 6:45am-7:45 am at the race.

*T-shirts and Medals will not be mailed to those who do not attend.

*T-shirts are not guaranteed for registrations after April 25th.

1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run
Van Alstyne, Texas, 75495, United States
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Grinch Gallop [runsignup.com]
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM

Description

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,...

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.

5k Run Walk
1455 W. Van Alstyne Pkwy, Van Alstyne, Texas, 75495, United States
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2 running events in Van Alstyne, Texas