Jingle Trails presented by Merrell

🔔 Jingle Trails Trail Run
Trail running with a holiday twist

Step off the pavement and into the holiday spirit! Jingle Trails takes you through the winding dirt trails of McAllister Park in central San Antonio. Expect dirt, roots, rocks, and gravel — this is not a road race. It’s a true trail run, sprinkled with holiday cheer and a cozy finish waiting for you at the end.
 
🏃 Choose Your Adventure

20k - Double up on your trail fun with 2 laps on the Blue Loop!  Perfect for those training for a longer winter trail race!
10K – Blue Loop Challenge
Test your trail legs on the Blue Loop! Due to current construction, expect a slightly longer course with a short detour.
5K – Red Trail Dash
A festive (and rugged) journey through McAllister’s Red Trail.
✨ All distances overlap on the way back, making the finish line a high-energy holiday reunion!

**Please note: distances are estimates and trails courses tend to run long. Think of it as more mileage for your money!

Complementary Shiner beer at the finish! 

🎄Swag
Finisher's Medal, Jingle Trails mugs (first 200 to pick up at packet pick up), & Jingle Trails Beanie!  We have several different styles and colors of beanies that will be given out at packet pickup on a first-come-first-serve basis. Get to packet pickup early for the best selection of swag!

📅 Race Week Schedule
Packet Pickup

If you are running the 20k, please plan to pick your packet up prior to race day as you will have an earlier start than the 5k/10k and race day lines can be long!

**Location TBD -- Wednesday, Dec 9 | 4pm-7pm

** iRun Bitters – 2602 NW Loop 1604  Thursday, Dec. 10 | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM

** Race Day – Saturday, Dec. 12

Optimist Pavilion, McAllister Park   7:00 – 8:15 AM | Packet Pickup
8:30 AM | 5K & 10K Start area.

20k runners will start at 7:30am

10k runners will start at 8:30am

5k runners will start at 8:40am
 
🏅 Awards & Recognition

Overall Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (Male & Female) in each distance. 
Masters Awards: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (Male & Female) in each distance

1st place pie and $50 gift certificate to iRun. 2nd place $35 gift certificate to iRun. 3rd place $25 gift certificate to iRun
All Finishers: Finisher's medal
(Note: No age group awards)

 
🎄 Dress Festive
Ugly sweater? Reindeer antlers? Santa hat? Bring it on. The more jingles, the better. This is where holiday cheer meets trail grit.

 
📍 Location
Optimist Pavilion – McAllister Park
13102 Jones Maltsberger Rd
San Antonio, TX 78247

Please note that the majority of the course is technical terrain and is not stroller or dog friendly.

Ready to test your limits? The Jingle Trails presented by Merrell brings a highly anticipated 20K, 10K, 5K to San Antonio on December 12, 2026. Expect a fantastic route right in the heart of Texas.