UPCOMING

New Years Double
Tue, Dec 31
Celebration Park
Dec 31, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 3:30 PM CST
Celebration Park, 701 N. Angel Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002, USA
Dec 31, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Jan 01, 2025, 3:30 PM CST
Celebration Park, 701 N. Angel Pkwy, Allen, TX 75002, USA
5K | Half Marathon | Marathon Two days of run events (New Year's Eve and New Year's Day), with beautiful race shirts and finisher medals for everyone. There's also a special perk for those who complete multiple running events over the two days – we know how runners love their bling!
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Cross Timbers Trail Run
Sat, Mar 01
Juniper Point Trailhead
Mar 01, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
Juniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USA
Mar 01, 2025, 7:00 AM CST
Juniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USA
The oldest trail race in Texas! Enjoy the rugged trails on the shoreline of Lake Texoma on the Texas side with the cool temperatures of March.
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Dinosaur Valley Endurance Run
Sat, Nov 23
Dinosaur Valley State Park
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 AM CST
Dinosaur Valley State Park, 4008 Co Rd 1007, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
Nov 23, 2024, 7:00 AM CST – Nov 24, 2024, 7:00 AM CST
Dinosaur Valley State Park, 4008 Co Rd 1007, Glen Rose, TX 76043, USA
The race is held at the beautiful Dinosaur Valley State Park in Glen Rose, Texas. This course has rolling and sustained ascents and descents that take you through varied terrain. There are amazing overlooks on this course where you can see for miles.
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Monkey Butt Mayhem
Sat, May 04
Juniper Point Trailhead
May 04, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT
Juniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USA
May 04, 2024, 8:00 AM CDT
Juniper Point Trailhead, 32843 US-377, Gordonville, TX 76245, USA
Imagine a race where there's a monkey's butt on your race shirt, your finisher medal, and on any awards you win. A silly vibe and a fun race format await you, named after Monkey Butt Hill on the Cross Timbers Trail north of Dallas, TX. Runner and hiker friendly, with a cookie-only aid station too!
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The Active Joe isn't about producing massive events or a dozen events per year or about maximizing profits. It's about running outreach to provide well-organized activities with a personal touch, affordable price points, and quality entrant and finisher items!

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New Years Double 2022/2023 Race Challenge Plates

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New Years Double 2022/2023 Race Challenge Plates

Race medals for the 2022/2023 New Years Double running race event, held in Allen, Texas, on 12/31 and 1/1. End the year active and start the next year active. 5K, Half Marathon, and Marathon held both days. Earn a Challenge Plate for doing certain combos of distances each day.

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New Years Double 2022/2023 Race Medals

2017 Rough Creek Trail Run - Preview of "The Beast"

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The Active Joe

2017 Rough Creek Trail Run - Preview of "The Beast"

Rough Creek will occur on Saturday, September 23rd at Rough Creek Lodge, just outside of Glen Rose, Texas. "The Beast" is the most infamous climb on the course, which this video previews. Register today: http://roughcreektrailrun.com/Registration.html

2017 Showdown Half Marathon & 5K - Preview

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The Active Joe

2017 Showdown Half Marathon & 5K - Preview

You get the option to pick your favorite team for the day's big game and get your race swag in your team's colors! Then, once you finish, you'll have quality options to choose a place to cheer on your team for the big game! Participants will enjoy a beautiful looped course through the Town of Fairview. The roadways are a mixture of concrete and asphalt, with the majority being asphalt road surface. You'll experience the rolling hills of a town who prides itself in "Keepin' It Country" while enjoying a mix of darling farms and pastures, and beautiful neighborhoods of large homes and perfectly manicured yards!

2018 Fairview Half Marathon & 5K Preview

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2018 Fairview Half Marathon & 5K Preview

Participants will enjoy a beautiful looped course through the Town of Fairview on Saturday, April 14, 2018. The roadways are a mixture of concrete and asphalt, with the majority being asphalt road surface. You'll experience the rolling hills of a town who prides itself in "Keepin' It Country" while enjoying a mix of darling farms and pastures, and beautiful neighborhoods of large homes and perfectly manicured yards!

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2018 Half de Paris TX Preview

Half de Paris TX participants will enjoy a beautiful looped course through the City of Paris. The roadways are a mixture of concrete and asphalt, with the majority being asphalt road surface. You'll get to see the sights of the town, like the Eiffel Tower and Heritage Park, and run down the flat wooded paved Trail de Paris, which is converted rail trail.

Contact

I'm a busy mom who produces this event out of a love of running outreach, so please be considerate that it may be a couple days before your email is answered. We're proudly located in North Texas. Thank you!

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