Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Holly Jolly Hustle 5K

Chandler, TX

Opens Sep 30, 2026Annual since at least 2025

Entry is $25 now and rises to $30 after Oct 31, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Holly Jolly Hustle 5K

The Holly Jolly Hustle runs through Chandler as part of a Christmas festival the town puts on, so the atmosphere around the start and finish reflects that. This is a short-distance road race that wraps up before the morning gets late. Age group awards and cash prizes for the top overall finishers give it some competitive edge if you want it.

Parking is in a field close to the start, on Martin Street. A portion of entry proceeds goes to a local Meals on Wheels program.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

114finishers

19:29winner

35:22median

1:09:58cutoff

Top 3: Stephen Ham (19:29) · Hudson Osborn (21:51) · Tyler Weger (22:33)

The Holly Jolly Hustle 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/5/2026 09:00$25

Kid's Dash12/5/2026 10:00-

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Common Questions About the Holly Jolly Hustle 5K

Will I finish last at the Holly Jolly Hustle 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:58, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Holly Jolly Hustle 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (114 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Holly Jolly Hustle 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:29 while the median finisher took 35:22. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.