2026 Winter Dragon Race

The 2026 Winter Dragon Race is scheduled for Sunday, January 24, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. For this time of year, participants can typically expect cool to mild temperatures in the San Antonio area, with average highs in the upper 50s°F (around 14°C) and lows in the upper 30s°F (around 3°C); dressing in layers is recommended for comfort. The event features a variety of in-person race distances, including a half marathon, 10K, and 5K, as well as a youth fun run, alongside virtual race options for those participating remotely.

What distances are available for this event?

• →The Rise of the Winter Dragon 21k (Half Marathon) starting at 8:00 AM CST
• →Winter Dragon 10K starting at 8:05 AM CST
• →Winter Dragon 5K starting at 8:10 AM CST
• →Little Dragon King of the Hill (ages 4-12) starting at 9:30 AM CST
• →Virtual Half Marathon
• →Virtual Winter Dragon 10k
• →Virtual 5K

How much does registration cost?

In-Person Races:

• →Double Dragon Challenge (Bundle): $150.00
• →The Rise of the Winter Dragon 21k: $89.00
• →Winter Dragon 10K: $69.00 (Strikethrough price: $75.00)
• →Winter Dragon 5K: $39.00 (Strikethrough price: $50.00)
• →Little Dragon King of the Hill: Price not specified

Virtual Races:

• →Virtual Half Marathon: $75.00 (Strikethrough price: $100.00)
• →Virtual Winter Dragon 10k: $75.00
• →Virtual 5K: $50.00

What are the registration deadlines and price increase dates?

• →In-person races: Prices increase after January 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST
• →Virtual Half Marathon: Price increases after January 18, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST
• →Virtual Winter Dragon 10k and Virtual 5K: Registration ends January 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST

What is the event schedule for the day?

• →8:00 AM CST: The Rise of the Winter Dragon 21k
• →8:05 AM CST: Winter Dragon 10K
• →8:10 AM CST: Winter Dragon 5K
• →9:30 AM CST: Little Dragon King of the Hill
• →All in-person races conclude by 12:00 PM CST

Are there specific age requirements for the races?

• →The Little Dragon King of the Hill event is open to participants ages 4 - 12.
• →No specific age restrictions are listed for the 5K, 10K, or Half Marathon events.

What is the Double Dragon Challenge?

• →The Double Dragon Challenge is a bundled registration option.
• →The listed price for the bundle is $250.00, with a discounted price of $150.00.
• →It likely includes entry into multiple events, though specific details on which distances are included are not provided in the text.

What is included in the virtual race registration?

• →Registration for the Virtual Half Marathon, Virtual Winter Dragon 10k, and Virtual 5K allows participants to complete their distance on their own time.
• →Specific details regarding medals or swag are not provided in the text.