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Lakefront Race Series

The Town of Little Elm is proud to offer two semi-virtual races each year, The Turkey Dash 5K /10K and Holiday Half Marathon. We provide the course, and you run it at your own convenience during a specific time period. Both races provide t-shirts and stickers to all participants, and this is a great way to get out and enjoy our trail system here in Little Elm.

A semi-virtual race event, how does that work?

Semi-virtual means we will supply the course, and you can complete the course anytime you want during the given time of the event (usually about a month). Once you have completed the course you will send in your time (screen shot of tracking app) and selfie's from the finish line. Below is more information about our races.

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OUR RACES

The Turkey Dash 5K/10K

Registration: 10/2 - 11/20
Cost: $25 per person (includes shirt)
Information: Must complete the 5K or 10K course and send in results between 11/18 to 11/26. Please see the 5K and/or 10K routes below. Results must be sent to lbriner@littleelm.org, and include a screen shot of your time as well as a selfie at the finish line. Results will be posted at www.lakefrontrecreation.com.

Holiday Half Marathon

Registration: 11/1 - 12/31
Cost: $25 per person (includes shirt)
Information: Must complete the half marathon course and send in results between 12/1-12/31. Please see the half marathon route below. Results must be sent to aadams@littleelm.org, and include a screen shot of your time as well as a selfie at the finish line. Results will be posted at www.lakefrontrecreation.com. Click on the picture or title above to register.

5K Course

This 5K course is located entirely on the lakefront trail. Please note that the only selfie needed is at the finish line. This course is used during our Turkey Dash in November.

10K Course

This 10K course is located entirely on the lakefront trail. Please note that the only selfie needed is at the finish line. This course is used during our Turkey Dash in November.

Half Marathon Course

This half marathon course is located entirely on the lakefront trail. Please note that the only selfie needed is at the finish line. This course is used during our Holiday Half in December.

Race results will be posted on the race result page on this website, and will be updated at the end of the event.

Please note that you can run, run/walk, or walk any of these races. Registrations are non-refundable, and participants will receive their shirts upon completion of the event. Shirts and stickers will be open for pick-up at the Little Elm Recreation Center.

If you need a training plan to help you, please use one of the following links to find something that will suit your needs.
Runner's World:
https://www.runnersworld.com/uk/training-plans/
Hal Higdon:
https://www.halhigdon.com/
Nike:
https://www.nike.com/running/training-plans
Strava:
https://www.strava.com/training-plans/running

If you are looking for an app to best track your progress and runs, please view the below article which rates the best run tracking apps.
https://www.tomsguide.com/round-up/best-running-apps

Please note that this race series is designed to adhere to all social distancing guidelines, and we encourage all participants to practice safe social distancing while training and competing in this challenge.