Santa Hustle Dallas

Santa Hustle Dallas is held in Coppell, Texas, on December 5, 2026. The morning opens with a Kids Dash at 8:00 a.m., a roughly 0.6-mile (1 km) run for the youngest participants, before the 10K and the 5K both start at 8:15 a.m. With three formats across a single morning, families and mixed-ability groups can all take part at the same event, and the Santa theme sets the tone for a festive rather than strictly competitive day.

Choosing between the two adult distances comes down to where you are in your running. The 5K suits beginners and anyone who wants a fast, short effort, while the 10K rewards a bit more endurance and is a natural next step if you have already finished a few 5Ks. For the 10K, aim for six to eight weeks of consistent running with a weekly long run that builds to around five or six miles. For the 5K, three runs a week over a month is plenty. Either way, the early start means a proper warm-up jog before the gun.