Holly Jolly 5K & Fun Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 4:00 PM, in Allen (100 E Main Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $38 after November 18.
Course and race notes
Start the holiday season off right, choose between a non-competitive FUN RUN, TIMED 5K, or UNTIMED 5K.
This event is perfect for all ages and family members.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
4:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Wed Nov 18 (in 11 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Apr 27, 2026
Race day in Allen
Weather
60° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 23% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mckinney Muni Airport, TX (7.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 5:19 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Parking Garage · free0.6 mi
115 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- La Finca Chiquita restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Hedary's Mediterranean Grill restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Allen Cafe restaurant0.2 mi
- Panda Express quick bite0.3 mi
24 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
6 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)12 within 3 mi27 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Quality Inn
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Place
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 10 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Homewood Suites
About 11 min walk0.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
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