Beat the Street for Little Feet 2026
The 14th Annual Beat the Street for Little Feet takes place on Saturday, January 24, 2026, in Sweetwater, United States. The event begins and ends at Cornerstone Christian School, featuring a community-focused winter race weekend designed to raise funds for student scholarships. Participants can expect fast, flat road courses suitable for winter personal records, with weather conditions in Sweetwater typically averaging highs in the low 50s°F and lows around 30°F in late January. The event celebrates fitness and education ahead of America's 250th anniversary and is known for generous swag, cash prizes, and strong local support.
What event information is provided?
- →Event Name: Beat the Street for Little Feet 2026
- →Date: Saturday, January 24, 2026
- →Location: Cornerstone Christian School (start/finish) in Sweetwater, United States
- →Edition: 14th Annual
- →Beneficiary: Student scholarships at Cornerstone Christian School
- →Theme: Community-focused winter race weekend celebrating fitness and education as America approaches its 250th anniversary
- →Reputation: Known for generous swag, cash prizes, and strong local support
What distances are available for this event?
- →Half Marathon (13.1 miles) starting at 8:00 AM CST
- →10K (6.2 miles) starting at 8:30 AM CST
- →5K (3.1 miles) starting at 9:00 AM CST
- →Course maps available via Strava links provided for each distance
What are the start times and course closure times?
- →Half Marathon start: 8:00 AM CST with course closure at 12:00 PM (4-hour limit)
- →10K start: 8:30 AM CST with course closure at 12:00 PM
- →5K start: 9:00 AM CST with course closure at 12:00 PM
How much does registration cost?
- →Half Marathon: $70
- →10K: $50
- →5K: $35
- →Price increases after January 23, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST
- →Day-of registration is allowed with a $25 late fee paid on-site
What is included with registration?
- →Finisher medal for all Half Marathon completers
- →FREE Goodr sunglasses for all Half Marathon and 10K registrants
- →Guaranteed T-shirt for all who register before January 9, 2026
- →Medals for top 3 finishers in every race and age group
- →Cash and gift card prizes
What prizes and awards are available?
Half Marathon (Men & Women)
- →Ages 39 & Under: 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
- →Ages 40+: 1st $300, 2nd $100, 3rd $50
10K (Overall Men & Women)
- →1st: $100, 2nd: $60, 3rd: $40
5K (Age-Based Gift Cards per Gender)
- →Ages 20+: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
- →Ages 13–19: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
- →Ages 12 & under: 1st $25, 2nd $15, 3rd $10
Important Note: You must complete the race you entered to be eligible for awards.
What is the charity impact of this event?
- →All proceeds fund scholarships for students at Cornerstone Christian School
- →Entry fees are non-refundable, with every dollar supporting educational access for local families
Why should participants run this event?
- →Fast, flat(ish) road courses ideal for winter PRs
- →High-value swag including Goodr sunglasses, finisher medal, and shirt
- →Meaningful cause directly supporting student scholarships
- →Generous prize structure across all distances and ages
- →Community atmosphere with patriotic 250th anniversary spirit