Frosty 5K - Mineral Wells

Frosty 5K - Mineral Wells gathers runners and holiday fans in Mineral Wells, Texas on December 12, 2026, with the 5K run and walk starting at 8:00 a.m. Christmas outfits are encouraged, and the route is a scenic one that takes in rolling hills and historic homes. Afterward there's a post-race gathering with refreshments and hot chocolate. Every participant receives a commemorative shirt and a finisher medal, and the event is set up to welcome individuals, families and pets alike.

Rolling terrain makes this a slightly harder 5K than a flat one, so don't judge yourself on the clock alone. The way to run a hilly 3.1 miles well is by effort rather than pace: hold back a little on the climbs, then let the descents come to you instead of braking. Adding one weekly hill session, six to eight repeats of 45 seconds uphill, over the month beforehand will make the course feel considerably easier on the day.