Alpaquita Ranch Presents: Fluff the Halls 5K
About this race
The Inaugural Alpaquita Ranch Fluff the Halls 5K & Holiday Festival is coming to Monte Alto for a one-of-a-kind Christmas celebration where running, alpacas, Highland cows, live music and holiday magic come together!
And this isn't just a 5K.
It's a full day at the ranch.
Start your morning by running alongside friends and family in the inaugural Fluff the Halls 5K, then stick around and experience everything that makes Alpaquita Ranch one of the Rio Grande Valley's most unique destinations.
WHAT'S WAITING FOR YOU:
FLUFF THE HALLS 5K
A festive holiday 5K Run/Ruck designed for runners, walkers, families and everyone who simply wants to have some fun! Chip timed, participant t-shirt (if registered by 10/23/26 at 5:00PM), trophies for top male/female, age group awards: 1-7, 8-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65+, and raced themed bibs.
ALPACAS & HIGHLAND COWS
Get up close with the stars of the ranch and experience these amazing animals in their home environment.
CHRISTMAS TREE SEASON OPENING WEEKEND
We're kicking off the Christmas tree season! Come make Alpaquita Ranch part of your family's Christmas tradition.
LIVE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Run, relax, grab a drink and enjoy live music throughout the festival.
HOLIDAY VENDOR MARKET
Shop local artisans, small businesses, specialty vendors and unique holiday gifts.
FOOD, WINE & BEER
Refuel after the race and enjoy the flavors of the season at the ranch.
FAMILY ACTIVITIES & HOLIDAY EXPERIENCES
Bring the kids. Bring the grandparents. Bring the whole herd.
And, of course...
THE FIRST 50 PEOPLE TO REGISTER FOR THE 5K WILL RECEIVE A PAIR OF REINDEER EARS!
Because every herd needs a little holiday spirit.
Last year's Christmas celebration at Alpaquita Ranch transformed the property into a holiday destination featuring Christmas trees, music, vendors, Santa, food, drinks, kids activities and plenty of alpaca magic. This year, we're adding a 5K to the experience and kicking off Christmas tree season with a celebration the entire family can enjoy.
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Alpaquita Ranch
6501 Israel Cavazos Rd.
Monte Alto, TX
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Running
5K
5K Ruck
5K - Military and First Responder Pricing
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Monte Alto yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:05 AM and sets at 5:39 PM local time (CST) in Monte Alto on December 5, 2026 — 10h 33m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Monte Alto event
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