Jingle Trails presented by Merrell
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:30AM CST
- Location San Antonio, Texas
- Price $43.40 - $54.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Jingle Trails Challenge, a festive trail running event taking place on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at McAllister Park in San Antonio, Bexar County! This unique race experience combines the thrill of trail running with the joy of the holiday season. Participants can choose between two exciting distances: the rugged 10K Blue Loop Challenge and the spirited 5K Red Trail Dash. Both courses will take you through the beautiful and challenging terrain of McAllister Park, featuring dirt, roots, rocks, and gravel—perfect for those looking to escape the ordinary road race.
Join fellow runners for a high-energy finish, complete with a celebratory atmosphere and complimentary Shiner beer waiting for you at the end. Don’t miss out on the chance to collect exclusive swag, including a finisher's medal and a stylish Jingle Trails canvas tote for the first 200 registrants. Get into the holiday spirit by dressing in your favorite festive attire, whether it’s an ugly sweater, reindeer antlers, or a Santa hat—because the more jingles, the better! Mark your calendar for a day filled with fun, friends, and holiday cheer at the Jingle Trails Challenge
Join fellow runners for a high-energy finish, complete with a celebratory atmosphere and complimentary Shiner beer waiting for you at the end. Don’t miss out on the chance to collect exclusive swag, including a finisher's medal and a stylish Jingle Trails canvas tote for the first 200 registrants. Get into the holiday spirit by dressing in your favorite festive attire, whether it’s an ugly sweater, reindeer antlers, or a Santa hat—because the more jingles, the better! Mark your calendar for a day filled with fun, friends, and holiday cheer at the Jingle Trails Challenge
Organiser's Description
JINGLE TRAILS CHALLENGE
_Trail running with a holiday twist_
Step off the pavement and into the holiday spirit! The Jingle Trails Challenge takes you through the winding paths of McAllister Park in central San Antonio. Expect dirt, roots, rocks, and gravel this isnt your average road race. Its a true trail run, sprinkled with holiday cheer and a cozy finish waiting for you at the end.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
_10K Blue Loop Challenge_
Test your trail legs on the Blue Loop! Due to current construction, expect a slightly longer course with a short detour.
_5K Red Trail Dash_
A festive (and rugged) journey through McAllisters Red Trail.
sparkles Both races overlap on the way back, making the finish line a high-energy holiday reunion!
_COMPLEMENTARY SHINER BEER AT THE FINISH! _
SWAG
Finisher's _MEDAL_, Jingle Trails _CANVAS TOTE _(first 200 to register), & Jingle Trails _BEANIE_! WE ARE PAST THE BEANIE CUTOFF AND DO HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF BEANIES. IF YOU ARE GIVEN THE OPTION FOR SWAG DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, THEN YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED A BEANIE. We will update this when we are sold out of them. We have several different styles and colors of beanies that will be given out at packet pickup on a first-come-first-serve basis. Get to packet pickup early for the best selection!
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
PACKET PICKUP
iRun Bitters 2602 NW Loop 1604 Thursday, Dec. 11 | 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Race Day Saturday, Dec. 13
Optimist Pavilion, McAllister Park 7:30 8:15 AM | Packet Pickup
8:30 AM | 5K & 10K Start area.
YogaSix will get you warmed up for your race with a short warm up at 8:20am.
10k runners will start at 8:30am
5k runners will start at 8:40am
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The speedy and lucky first place winners this year will get an amazing pie from one of our favorite trail runners and baker, Piecaramba! https://www.instagram.com/piecaramba.tx/
Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance.
Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance
1st place pie and $50 gift certificate to iRun. 2nd place $25 gift certificate to iRun
All Finishers: Finisher's medal
(Note: No age group awards)
DRESS FESTIVE
Ugly sweater? Reindeer antlers? Santa hat? Bring it on. The more jingles, the better. This is where holiday cheer meets trail grit.
LOCATION
Optimist Pavilion McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
_Please note that the majority of the course is technical terrain and is not stroller or dog friendly._
_Trail running with a holiday twist_
Step off the pavement and into the holiday spirit! The Jingle Trails Challenge takes you through the winding paths of McAllister Park in central San Antonio. Expect dirt, roots, rocks, and gravel this isnt your average road race. Its a true trail run, sprinkled with holiday cheer and a cozy finish waiting for you at the end.
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE
_10K Blue Loop Challenge_
Test your trail legs on the Blue Loop! Due to current construction, expect a slightly longer course with a short detour.
_5K Red Trail Dash_
A festive (and rugged) journey through McAllisters Red Trail.
sparkles Both races overlap on the way back, making the finish line a high-energy holiday reunion!
_COMPLEMENTARY SHINER BEER AT THE FINISH! _
SWAG
Finisher's _MEDAL_, Jingle Trails _CANVAS TOTE _(first 200 to register), & Jingle Trails _BEANIE_! WE ARE PAST THE BEANIE CUTOFF AND DO HAVE A LIMITED NUMBER OF BEANIES. IF YOU ARE GIVEN THE OPTION FOR SWAG DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, THEN YOU WILL BE GUARANTEED A BEANIE. We will update this when we are sold out of them. We have several different styles and colors of beanies that will be given out at packet pickup on a first-come-first-serve basis. Get to packet pickup early for the best selection!
RACE WEEK SCHEDULE
PACKET PICKUP
iRun Bitters 2602 NW Loop 1604 Thursday, Dec. 11 | 10:00 AM 7:00 PM
Race Day Saturday, Dec. 13
Optimist Pavilion, McAllister Park 7:30 8:15 AM | Packet Pickup
8:30 AM | 5K & 10K Start area.
YogaSix will get you warmed up for your race with a short warm up at 8:20am.
10k runners will start at 8:30am
5k runners will start at 8:40am
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The speedy and lucky first place winners this year will get an amazing pie from one of our favorite trail runners and baker, Piecaramba! https://www.instagram.com/piecaramba.tx/
Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance.
Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd (Male & Female) in each distance
1st place pie and $50 gift certificate to iRun. 2nd place $25 gift certificate to iRun
All Finishers: Finisher's medal
(Note: No age group awards)
DRESS FESTIVE
Ugly sweater? Reindeer antlers? Santa hat? Bring it on. The more jingles, the better. This is where holiday cheer meets trail grit.
LOCATION
Optimist Pavilion McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247
_Please note that the majority of the course is technical terrain and is not stroller or dog friendly._
Races
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Jingle Trails 10k
Incl. $4.00 Fee & Jingle Trails Beanie
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$54.00
CLOSEDThis is a chip-timed 10k through McAllister's blue trail loop. The trail has technical areas: strollers and joggers are not recommended. You will be running on dirt, rocks, roots, single track areas. Please watch your footing. Please note: there is construction on the blue loop. This will result in the course being slightly modified and running long. Estimated distance is 6.5 miles vs 6.2 miles so YAY! You get a little extra distance for free! -
Jingle Trails 5k
Incl. $3.40 Fee & Jingle Trails Beanie
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:30AM CST)
$43.40
CLOSEDThis is a chip-timed 5k through McAllister Park. The trail has technical areas: strollers, joggers, and dogs are not recommended. You will be running on dirt, rocks, roots, single track areas. Please watch your footing.
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