The Winter Games (Longview, TX)
- Date Sat 24th January 2026
- Time 7:45AM CST
- Location Longview, Texas
- Price Free - $75.20
- Races 5 races
- Distances Half Marathon, 10km, 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to unleash your competitive spirit at The Winter Games in Longview, Texas, on Saturday, January 24, 2026! This exhilarating event invites participants of all ages to embrace their inner Olympian with a variety of race distances, including a 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, and a fun 1-Mile event. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just starting out, there's a race for everyone. Young athletes can also join in on the excitement with the Kid's Dash, a short 100-200 meter sprint designed for little ones to experience the thrill of racing.
All finishers will be rewarded with a state-of-the-art finisher medal, and those who place in the top three of their age group will be celebrated at an awards ceremony, taking home Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals! With age group awards available for various divisions, it's a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and compete with fellow runners. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit in beautiful Longview! Be sure to register by January 10 to secure your event-themed participation t-shirt and get ready for an amazing experience!
All finishers will be rewarded with a state-of-the-art finisher medal, and those who place in the top three of their age group will be celebrated at an awards ceremony, taking home Bronze, Silver, or Gold medals! With age group awards available for various divisions, it's a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and compete with fellow runners. Don't miss the chance to be part of this unforgettable day filled with fitness, fun, and community spirit in beautiful Longview! Be sure to register by January 10 to secure your event-themed participation t-shirt and get ready for an amazing experience!
Organiser's Description
It is time to embrace your inner Olympian! Join us for our exciting. one-of-a-kind event, THE WINTER GAMES! Choose between our 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, or 1 Mile events. All finishers will receive a well-deserved STATE-OF-THE-ART FINISHER MEDAL! Place top three in your age group to be crowned at award ceremony as either a Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medalist!
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 receive participation shirts and will have the option to add finisher medal to their registration.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 01/10**
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K | 10K | HM 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 receive participation shirts and will have the option to add finisher medal to their registration.
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) _**T-SHIRT CUTOFF IS 01/10**
- Custom Finisher Medal _(5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY)_
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards _(5K | 10K | HM 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.**
Races
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Kid's Dash
Sat 24th January 2026 (7:45AM CST)
Free
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Half-Marathon
Incl. $5.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:00AM CST)
$75.20
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10k
Incl. $3.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:05AM CST)
$51.88
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5k
Incl. $3.28 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$41.28
-
1 Mile
Incl. $2.08 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th January 2026 (8:15AM CST)
$20.08
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The Winter Games (Longview, TX)
