Place
Mineola, TX US 75773
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 four in their age group will win an ADDITIONAL AWARD MEDAL!
Registration Includes:
- Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M) **REGISTER BY 12/18 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE**
- Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | 15K | 1M)
- Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | 15K 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 20-24, M/F 25-29, M/F 30-34, M/F 35-39, M/F 40-44, M/F 45-49, M/F 50-54, M/F 55-59, M/F 60-64, M/F 65-69, M/F 70-74, M/F 75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) 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.**
**FREE** Kid's Dash
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 100–200-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** 1 Mile Option
Run Different is adding a brand new 1 MILE OPTION to all of our 2026 events! 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.
**NEW** Virtual Option
Our 2026 events will now be offering a VIRTUAL RACE OPTION! Select the virtual option when registering and we will ship your shirt and medal directly to you the week of the race!
Volunteers
Do you want to be a part of our Race-Day team with no long-term commitment? Do you want the opportunity to earn free race entries and not have to burn through your budget? Then volunteering is right for you! You pick whichever task best suits you, spend a couple hours performing that task, and BOOM! You're done! As a thank you, we will send you a code for a FREE RACE! It's that easy!
Race Day Schedule
Check-In: 6:30AM - 8:00AM (RACE DAY ONLY)
National Anthem & Announcements: 7:45AM
Kids' Dash Start: 7:50AM
15K: Start: 8:00AM
10K Start: 8:05AM
5K Start: 8:15AM
1M: Start: 8:15AM
Awards Ceremony: 9:00AM
Course Closes: 10:45AM
**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.**
Participation T-Shirt
Finisher Medal
Overall Awards
Age Group Awards
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Run for a Purpose
Run Different is all about giving back! In doing so, we have multiple charities that we are supporting for this event. Donate to one or all of the charities below and help us to make a difference in our world!
Encounter Church (Sulpher Springs):
We believe strongly in sharing the Gospel of Jesus and doing our part to reach the lost and point them to Jesus. Encounter Church - Fate is the home church of Run Different and we are honored to donate 10% of all profits and 100% of all donations to this church and they're amazing cause.
