

The Winter Games
Race Date
Jan 31, 2026
Location
Irving, TX
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Location
- Irving, Texas
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, Virtual Option
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
- Finishers on record
- 782
The Experience
It is time to embrace your inner Olympian! Join us for our exciting. one-of-a-kind event, THE WINTER GAMES! Choose between our 5K, 10K, Half-Marathon, or 1 Mile events. All finishers will receive a well-deserved STATE-OF-THE-ART FINISHER MEDAL! Place top four in your age group to be crowned at the award ceremony as either a Kobalt, Bronze, Silver, or Gold Medalist! Registration Includes: - Event-themed participation t-shirt (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) **REGISTER BY 01/17 TO GAURANTEE YOUR T-SHIRT SIZE** - Custom Finisher Medal (5K | 10K | HM | 1M ONLY) - Eligibility for Age Group Awards (5K | 10K | HM ONLY) Age groups will be awarded 4 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/F75-79, M/F 80+. Our OVERALL MALE, OVERALL FEMALE, MALE MASTERS (40+), FEMALE MASTERS (40+), MALE GRAND MASTERS (60+), & FEMALE GRAND MASTERS (60+) will receive OVERALL MEDALS! This race is GUN TIMED. Please ensure competitive runners should line up towards the front. Bibs should be visible on the front of your bodies. **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.**
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, January 31, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
Sam Houston Trails Park, Irving, TX, 75038
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
Solid Pick411 year running
~782 finishers a year
growing or steady
0% returning runners
5 timing sources
runners from 4 states
winner 1:23:29
typical high 60°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
40°
Afternoon (High)
60°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.2"
Precipitation
13 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 782 finishers actually crossed the line across 1 year.
Most recent
2026
Total finishers
782
Median time
2:06:16
Latest turnout
782
States
4
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Frequently asked
When is the The Winter Games?
The The Winter Games was held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
Where does the The Winter Games take place?
It takes place in Irving, Texas.
What distances does the The Winter Games offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 10K, 5K, 1 Miles, Virtual Option.
Is the The Winter Games course flat and good for a PR?
The The Winter Games is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
How many people run the The Winter Games?
HalfRuns has finish records for 782 runners who have completed the The Winter Games.
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