Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Dallas

Gingerbread Lane 5K & 10K Dallas is a festive holiday race at Bachman Lake Park in Dallas, Texas on December 12, 2026. The 10K, 5K and one-mile run all start at 9:00 a.m., with a Kids Dash going off just before at 8:55. A DJ keeps holiday music playing, gingerbread cookies and milk wait at the finish, and a costume contest hands out prizes for creativity. Every finisher receives a medal and a themed shirt, which makes the entry worthwhile even if you're running it at a relaxed effort.

These are flat-country road distances near a city lake, and the 10K is the one that gives you the most useful information about your fitness heading into the new year. Racing it well means resisting the crowded first mile and settling into a pace you can hold for the full 6.2. The 5K suits anyone wanting a shorter, sharper effort, and the one-mile and Kids Dash cover the family. Six weeks with one long run and one tempo run each week is a sound approach.