The Cowboy Christmas 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 7:15 AM, in Chandler (5244 S. 48th Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 1.
Course and race notes
The Marathon Project is proud to present The Cowboy Christmas 5k benefiting #LovePup Foundation!
Lace up your shoes and put on your most festive running gear for this fast and fun 5k through beautiful Wild Horse Pass Resort in Chandler, Arizona.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
7:15 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Tue Dec 1 (in 24 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Oct 15, 2026
Race day in Chandler
Weather
69° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 11% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tempe Asu, AZ (10.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:21 AM – 5:21 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:15 AM start is 6 minutes before sunrise, so bring a light and something reflective.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.