Day One (Paris, TX)
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 8:20AM CST
- Location Paris, Texas
- Price Free - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with an exhilarating experience at the Day One event in Paris, Texas on January 1, 2026! This exciting celebration features a 5K race that welcomes runners and walkers of all skill levels, making it the perfect opportunity to start your year on a healthy note. Participants will be rewarded with a stunning 4-inch custom event-themed medal upon finishing, with additional medals for the top three in each age group.
For families looking to get their kids involved, the Kid's Dash offers a fun and pressure-free 100-200 meter sprint before the main race, allowing young ones to experience the thrill of racing. Plus, a brand new 1-mile option has been added for those who prefer a shorter distance or want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with friends and family. Everyone will receive participation shirts and custom finisher medals, adding to the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and get ready to run into 2026 with energy and enthusiasm!
For families looking to get their kids involved, the Kid's Dash offers a fun and pressure-free 100-200 meter sprint before the main race, allowing young ones to experience the thrill of racing. Plus, a brand new 1-mile option has been added for those who prefer a shorter distance or want to enjoy a leisurely stroll with friends and family. Everyone will receive participation shirts and custom finisher medals, adding to the festive atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this fantastic event—mark your calendars and get ready to run into 2026 with energy and enthusiasm!
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 _4 _INCH CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED MEDAL! Those who place top three in their age group will win an _ADDITIONAL 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)_ _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 12/18**_
- 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 NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS BUT WILL ALSO WIN A _CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY_!
**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)_ _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 12/18**_
- 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 NOT ONLY RECEIVE THEIR GOLD MEDALS BUT WILL ALSO WIN A _CUSTOM EVENT-THEMED TROPHY_!
**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.**
Day One (Paris, TX)
