A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 AUSTIN/ROUNDROCK

The Merry Christmas Run begins at Richard Moya Park in Austin, offering participants a choice of a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or a Family 1 Mile Fun Run during the Christmas season. This event is organized as a small group run, not a large chip-timed race, with waves that close once they reach capacity. A virtual option is available, as is an Eco-Registration choice for those who prefer not to receive a shirt. The event is designed for casual runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking to incorporate running into their holiday schedules. All running paces are accommodated, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian. Timing is optional; runners may use apps such as Strava, RunKeeper, or Nike Run to track their own times, submit a result online, or request assistance from coordinators in recording a time. While there are no timing chips, registered runners will receive a race shirt mailed within the U.S., a finisher medal, a towel or giveaway item, and a digital item. The organizer also uses the event to connect participants with local running clubs.