The Christmas 5K & Christmas Mile at Santa's Wonderland...

• 5K Run:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 1 Mile Run:- Run 1 Mile

This year we will have two separate days for the two separate distances…

The 5K will be on Saturday, November 19th at 5:30pm.

The 1 mile will be on Sunday, November 20th at 6pm.

Join us this year for The Christmas Mile & 5K Fun Run at Santa’s Wonderland in College Station! Participants will run or stroll through the 2.5 million Christmas lights and end with a one-of-a-kind finish in the heart of Santa's Town, a Christmas village that features unique shops, music, food, and, of course, Santa!  

More details can be found at www.santas-wonderland.com.

Included with Race Registration

• The Christmas Mile & 5K Fun Run custom shirt
• Free admission for the runner to Santa's Wonderland. This includes the Santa’s Hayride Tour, The Santa’s Express Train, The West Pole Express, The Mechanical Bull Ride, The West Mountain Adventure, and Live Music, etc. 
• Each runner will receive a wristband that must be worn during the race.
• Over 50% off Gate Admission price for up to 2 guests. This ticket must be purchased at the time of online registration and must be used on the day of the race. 
• Enjoy a cup of Free Hot Cocoa after the race
• Free finish line photos
• An unforgettable experience to run or stroll through the Trail of Lights!

Additional Gate Ticket Information

• There are additional tickets available for park entrance ONLY during registration!
• A Santa's Wonderland 2016 admission ticket will include Santa's Hayride Tour! This special of over 50% off the Gate Admission Price is available for up to 2 guests and is ONLY available through online registration for the Christmas Mile & 5K Fun Run, so purchase tickets now for a great savings!
• Adult (13 years old and up) Gate Price $34.95, but purchase now and it's only $17.00+tax!
• Kid (3-12 years old) Gate Price $29.95, but purchase now and it's only $15.00+tax!
• Please note these tickets are ONLY available to use on race day and cannot be used or transferred to any other day.

5K Information - Saturday, November 19th 

5K Price Schedule

• September 16th - October 31st = $45
• November 1st - November 6th = $50
• Brazos Valley Food Bank - A portion of all the race proceeds will benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. All participants are asked to bring one canned food item or an item from the food bank's most needed list to donate... http://www.bvfb.org/don-most.html

5K Parking

• Participants will need to arrive no later than 4pm to allow time to park and pick-up packets.
• All participants will park at the G.I. Museum.
• All spectators will park at the G.I Museum.
• There will be shuttles leaving from Santa’s Wonderland to take you back to your car at the end of the night. Shuttles will run until the last hayride is off of the Trail of Lights. 

5K Starting Line

• The starting line for the 5K will be at the G.I. Museum.
• Due to the number of entries there will be 5 waves leaving every 5 minutes starting at 5:30pm You will sign up for a wave time when you register. You may not leave in an earlier wave, but you may join a later wave if you miss your registered wave.

5K Course Information

• No pets are allowed.
• No strollers are allowed.
• All children ages 3 and over on the course must be registered for the race and be accompanied by a race-registered parent/guardian.
• The roads leading into the Trail of Lights as well as the Trail of Lights itself will be gravel. 
• Parts of the gravel road leading into the Trail of Lights will be darker than others, please plan accordingly and bring a headlamp and/or flashlight.
• The course will be clearly marked in the Trail of Lights and you must stay inside the lines at all times keeping a minimum distance of 4 feet from all lights.
• Walkers must stay on the right side of the trail to allow those who want to run to pass on the left.
• You will not be allowed back on the course once you have finished.
• The 5K course will close at 6:50pm and all runners must be off course to allow for hayrides to begin.
• This is a timed event and your results will be available immediately after the race at the timing trailer.
• There are no refunds. As safety is our primary concern, the Race Director and Santa’s Wonderland have the ability to postpone or cancel the event due to inclement weather. 

5K Awards

• Awards will be given to the top three, male and female in each age category.
• Age categories are 10 and under // 11-14 // 15-19 // 20-29 // 30-39 // 40-49 // 50-59 // 60+
• Fun awards will be given for the following categories…
• Best Costume Group
• Cutest Kiddo
• Most Christmas Spirit
• Best Costume

5K Packet Pick-Up Information

• For those local to Bryan/College Station, there will be a packet pick-up on Friday, November 18th from 12pm-6pm at Brazos Running Company on Texas Avenue.
• 5K Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be at the G.I. Museum on Saturday, November 19th from 12pm-5:00pm. Please allow plenty of time for race day traffic, parking, and lines for packet pick-up. 
• You must have your ID or Confirmation Email to receive your packet. If you are picking up a packet for a friend or family member you must have a copy of their ID or Confirmation Email. 

5K Race Schedule

Friday, November 18th

12pm-6pm - Packet Pick-Up at Brazos Running Company

Saturday, November 19th

12pm-5pm Packet Pick-Up at G.I. Museum

5:30pm First Wave start

5:35pm Second Wave start

5:40pm Third Wave start

5:45pm Fourth Wave start

5:50pm Fifth Wave start

6:50pm All participants off course

            Hayrides begin

7:00pm Placement Awards begin at Main Stage in Santa’s Town

7:15pm Fun Awards begin at Main Stage in Santa’s Town

1 Mile Information

1 Mile Price Schedule

• September 16th - October 31st = $40     
• November 1st - November 6th = $45
• Brazos Valley Food Bank - A portion of all the race proceeds will benefit the Brazos Valley Food Bank. All participants are asked to bring one canned food item or an item from the food bank's most needed list to donate... http://www.bvfb.org/don-most.html

1 Mile Parking

• Participants will need to arrive no later than 4pm to allow for parking, picking-up packets, and taking a shuttle over to Santa's Wonderland.
• All race participants will park at the G.I. Museum.
• All spectators will park at Santa’s Wonderland.
• There will be shuttles to take you to Santa’s Wonderland and bring you back to your car at the end of the night. Shuttles will run until the last hayride is off of the Trail of Lights.

1 Mile Starting Line

• The 1 Mile starting line will be in the Reindeer Parking (main parking lot where the 1 Mile race has started in previous years) lot at Santa’s Wonderland.
• Due to the number of entries there will be 5 waves leaving every five minutes starting at 6pm. You will sign up for a wave time when you register. You may not leave in an earlier wave, but you may join a later wave if you miss your registered wave.

1 Mile Course Information

• No pets allowed.
• Strollers will be allowed only on the 1 mile course.
• All children age 3 and over must have a race registration and be accompanied by a race-registered parent/guardian during the event.
• Walkers must stay on the right side of the trail to allow those who want to run to pass on the left.
• You will not be allowed back on the course once you have finished.
• The course will be clearly marked in the Trail of Lights and you must stay inside the lines at all times keeping a minimum distance of 4-feet from all lights.
• The 1 Mile course will close at 6:50pm and all runners must be off course to all for hayrides to begin.
• This is not a timed event.
• There are no refunds or transfers. As safety is our primary concern, the Race Director and Santa's Wonderland reserve the right to postpone or cancel the event due to inclement weather.

1 Mile Awards

• Fun awards will be given for the following categories…
• Best Costume Group
• Cutest Kiddo
• Most Christmas Spirit
• Best Costume

 1 Mile Packet Pick-Up Information

• For those local to Bryan/College Station, there will be a packet pick-up on Friday, November 18th from 12pm-6pm at Brazos Running Company on Texas Avenue.
• 1 Mile Race Day Packet Pick-Up will be at the G.I. Museum on Sunday, November 20th from 12pm-5:30pm. Please allow plenty of time for race day traffic, parking, and lines for packet pick-up. 
• You must have your ID or Confirmation Email to receive your packet. If you are picking up a packet for a friend or family member you must have a copy of their ID or Confirmation Email.

1 Mile Race Schedule

Friday, November 18th

12pm-6pm - Packet Pick-Up at Brazos Running Company

Sunday, November 20th

12pm-5:30pm - Packet Pick-Up at G.I. Museum

6pm First Wave start

6:05pm Second Wave start

6:10pm Third Wave start

6:15pm Fourth Wave start

6:20pm Fifth Wave start

6:50pm All participants off course

            Hayrides begin

7pm Fun Awards begin at Main Stage in Santa’s Town

Event details and schedule