Day One (Mineola, TX)
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 8:20AM CST
- Location Mineola, Texas
- Price Free - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating start at the Day One event in Mineola, TX, on January 1, 2026! This vibrant celebration invites runners and walkers of all skill levels to participate in the thrilling DAY ONE 5K. Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a casual walker, this event promises a fantastic atmosphere and a chance to embrace 2026 with energy and enthusiasm. Participants will not only receive a custom event-themed medal but also have the opportunity to compete for additional awards if they place in the top three of their age group.
For families with younger children, the Kid's Dash offers a fun and pressure-free introduction to racing with a short 100-200 meter sprint designed just for them. And new for 2026, the event features a 1-mile option, perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll or just getting started with running. All finishers in both the 5K and 1-mile events will receive participation shirts and medals, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. So gather your friends and family, and join us in Mineola for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration as we welcome the New Year together!
For families with younger children, the Kid's Dash offers a fun and pressure-free introduction to racing with a short 100-200 meter sprint designed just for them. And new for 2026, the event features a 1-mile option, perfect for those looking to enjoy a leisurely stroll or just getting started with running. All finishers in both the 5K and 1-mile events will receive participation shirts and medals, ensuring everyone leaves with a memorable keepsake. So gather your friends and family, and join us in Mineola for a day of fun, fitness, and celebration as we welcome the New Year together!
Organiser's Description
HAPPY 2026! We are so excited celebrate the new year with you! Start your new year strong by running our DAY ONE 5K. This event is open to both runners and walkers of all talents and experience levels! Finishers will receive a _CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED MEDAL_! Those who place top three in their age group will win an _ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL_!
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
*NEW*
Run Different is adding a brand new _1 MILE OPTION_ to all of our events for 2026! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K & 1M) **REGISTER BY 12/18 TO GAURANTEE YOU T-SHIRT**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K & 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), & FEMALE MASTERS (40+) WILL RECEIVE_ __PLATINUM MEDALS_!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. _WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS._ PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
If your littles are excited to join in the experience, but aren't quite ready to tackle a full 5K, we highly recommend on _KID'S DASH_! This is a short 100200-meter sprint prior to the start of the race to give our little ones the opportunity to experience the racing environment without the pressure of a seemingly long, endless course. Dashers run for FREE but can still purchase a t-shirt and a finisher medal as an add-on.
*NEW*
Run Different is adding a brand new _1 MILE OPTION_ to all of our events for 2026! This is perfect for those who are just dipping their toes into the racing experience as well as friends, families, and social group that just want to go for a nice stroll. Our milers will still receive finisher medals and participation shirts; however, this will be an untimed event with no age group awards.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K & 1M) **REGISTER BY 12/18 TO GAURANTEE YOU T-SHIRT**_
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K & 1M)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K ONLY)_
AGE GROUPS WILL BE AWARDED 3 DEEP IN THE FOLLOWING DIVISIONS: M/F 0-4, M/F 5-9, M/F 10-14, M/F 15-19, M/F 20-29, M/F 30-39, M/F 40-49, M/F 50-59, M/F 60-69, M/F 70-79, M/F 80+. OUR OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), & FEMALE MASTERS (40+) WILL RECEIVE_ __PLATINUM MEDALS_!
**AWARDS WILL BE DISTRIPUTED AT THE EVENT. _WE WILL NOT SHIP AWARDS._ PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK ON YOUR RESULTS PRIOR TO LEAVING THE EVENT.**
Races
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Kid's Dash
Thu 1st January 2026 (8:20AM CST)
Free
OPENS 01 AUG -
5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (8:30AM CST)
$43.40
OPENS 01 AUG -
1 Mile
Incl. $2.08 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 1st January 2026 (8:35AM CST)
$20.08
OPENS 01 AUG
Day One (Mineola, TX)