New Years Double
Updated
Thursday, December 31, 2026, first start 7:00 AM, in Allen (701 N Angel Pkwy). Distances: 5K, Half marathon, Marathon. Entry from $22.50 to $115.
Course and race notes
Two days of run events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), with beautiful race shirts and finisher medals for everyone.
We are celebrating getting active to end the year and getting active to start the new year off right! There is a 5K, half marathon, and marathon BOTH days.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 31
To Friday, January 1, 2027 · in 54 days
Start time
7:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathonMarathon
Price
$22.50 to $115
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 31 (in 54 days)
Opened Mar 25, 2026
Race day in Allen
Weather
55° / 34°F
Typical high and low for December 31, with a 21% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mckinney Muni Airport, TX (5.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:29 AM – 5:28 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The 7:00 AM start is 29 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 30
Where to stay
7 within 3 mi22 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: La Quinta Inn
About 7 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites-Dallas Allen
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Tru by Hilton
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
See all places to stay near Allen, TX ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
Getting there
- DALDallas Love Field22 miFlights arriving Dec 30 into DAL ↗
- DFWDallas Fort Worth International Airport28 miFlights arriving Dec 30 into DFW ↗
- FTWFort Worth Meacham International Airport47 miFlights arriving Dec 30 into FTW ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Airports from OurAirports, straight-line distance. Flights open on Google Flights.
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