Needville, Texas (United States of America) - "Brazos Bend 100". Sponsored by Altra Running. Western States 100 Lottery Qualifier (sub 30 hour 100-mile) with 98 qualifiers in 2024! This is the December edition of our popular Brazos Bend races with the marquee event being the 100-mile. The Brazos Bend 100 is the largest trail race in Texas and one of the fastest trail races in the world on flat and smooth trails with incredible support from four aid stations per loop. The top 3 were under 16 hours in 2024. The course is 99.9% flat, and the only "hill" is a 10-foot rise over 0.1 of a mile. The rest of the ~16.7mi loop is flat surfaces that move from hard crushed rock, soft hiking trails under tree canopy, and smooth horse trails. Most runners get away with a road shoe. Conditions in December can have a mix of anything but are typically great for running. Brazos Bend is a spectacular State Park located just South of Houston/Sugar Land and is most known for its abundance of birds and American Alligators among other wildlife. The gators are a part of our race; there has never been an incident in the parks 50 year history. Enjoy them on your run, from a distance, and you may get some unique race photos! Complete the 50K or 50M in April 2025, AND the 100K or 100M in December 2025 to earn the Brazos Bend Challenge Coin. www.trailracingovertexas.com/brazos-100

Gordonville, Texas (United States of America) - "The Backland". The Backland is a last-man-standing trail race near the Texas and Oklahoma border. This race is run on majority trail with a bit of road. Our motto is "Run Till You Can't". www.texasoutlawrunning.com/backland

San Antonio, Texas (United States of America) - "Santa Hustle San Antonio". Come join the Santa Hustle® magic on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at SeaWorld San Antonio for the Santa Hustle San Antonio 5K, 10K, and Kids Dash! Santa is sleighing the season and bringing a bag full of joy to every participant. Each runner will receive a long sleeve shirt, beanie, and finisher medal to celebrate the season. Get ready for a festive and fun race experience. Sign up and join us for the holiday fun! http://go.evvnt.com/3145632-2?pid=6562

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "Houston Holiday Series - Houston's 12K of Christmas, 12K, 6K, Family and Kids' K". Don't miss this fun, Christmas-themed Houston 12K and 6K run that the whole family can enjoy! We will have hot cocoa, appearances by jolly old St. Nick and his elves, Christmas carolers, and much more holiday fun! This race also concludes our Houston Holiday Series coming in at number 9. How many races did you run?! Distances: 12K, 6K, Kids' K. Expect great music, festive vibes, and a post-race party! Every participant receives a custom race shirt, chipped bib, and finisher medal! http://go.evvnt.com/3145658-0?pid=4454

Houston, Texas (United States of America) - "A Merry Christmas Run 5K / 10K / 13.1 Houston". Join the Christmas Run! Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run is a delightful holiday run that reminds us of the true essence of Christmas – spreading love, giving selflessly, and cherishing the joy of togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all while getting a run in before the Christmas festivities! Run will sell-out quick! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list. This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome – run or walk! There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting! When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey. Timing is optional: you may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online, or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time. No timing chips – this is a stress-free run to support you in achieving your goals! What you get (Swag Bag): Running T-Shirt (shipped to the address you register with – US only), Finisher's Towel or Giveaway, Finisher's Medal, Digital Training Pack, Online Results & Certificate of Completion, Invitation to join one of our Local Running Clubs. We now have Technical Running Shirts (optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more. Packet pickup: no hassle of picking up packets required! Swag shipped direct to your address (please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling). Race bibs are provided on race day. When will I get my swag? You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race. Race updates: we will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps. Do you accept last minute registrations? Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race! Wave times (email us your desired wave time) – waves filled on a first come, first serve basis: Wave A: 7:30AM, Wave B: 8:00AM, Wave C: 8:30AM. Late runners can run upon arrival (please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave). Are there any other questions we missed? Virtual Run Option: our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to receive your medal! Race Bundle: sign-up for more races and get a discount! Sponsorships & Promoting your Business: if you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business! Team Glo Volunteers: if you're interested in helping put on runs for the community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form. Be part of the Journey! Our charity initiatives – find out more. Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that fundraising is optional). https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Houston/AMerryChristmasRun5K10KHOUSTON?aflt_token=Nktw0AUB3nF4FPeh7Y7AWqQewFdw9sGt