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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any maps of the race routes?
What are the results from previous years?
See the results page
When/Where is the race?
Saturday, November 26th – 7:00 a.m. festivities begin!
Historic Downtown McKinney at Mitchell Park during Dickens of a Christmas.
Corner of Virginia Parkway and Louisiana Parkway
Are there any parking tips?
- Come early
- Carpool if possible
- Park in the marked areas for Dickens of a Christmas
- Exit Hwy 5 and park on the East side of the square in the city buildings parking lots
What types of events are there?
- 10K Certified Believe! Run
- 5K Certified Believe! Run
- 1 Mile Holiday Walk
- The Great Santa Chase for Kids 12 and under!
- Also, encourage your kids to sign up for the 5K Mayor Challenge and earn a certificate of completion and our special Believe! “DOG TAG”.
- Did we mention the Holiday Shopping, wonderful unique restaurants, and all the fun activities associated with Dickens of a Christmas!
- Mark your calendars for the Pancake and Portraits Breakfast with Santa on December 3rd and that same day you do not want to miss the Parade of Lights hosted by McKinney Rotary starting at 6:30pm.
Can I walk the Race?
We encourage everyone to walk or run if they prefer in the 5K. We ask that only runners participate in the 10K, Please! There will be no chipping in the Family 1-Mile.
What is Pair to Care?
Believe! once again has the opportunity with our great community to make a Christmas wish happen for all our Head Start students in desperate need of new shoes. We will “pair up” with the Head Start classes of McKinney ISD and provide new athletic shoes. We are asking that when you are out shopping for new running shoes or apparel you purchase a pair of shoes in any size. Bring the shoes to Believe! and drop them off at the Rotary of McKinney’s information tent the morning of the race. We will get these new shoes to the students who need them. As a community we could grant this special Christmas wish, simply because we believed!
What time is the race?
Race Day Schedule
6:00 a.m. Volunteer Check-in
7:00 a.m. Race Registration
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Celebration
7:30 a.m. Mac's Team Photos
8:00 a.m. 10K
8:15 a.m. The Great Santa Chase
8:20 a.m. Warm Up
8:30 a.m. 5K and 1 Mile Holiday Walk
9:45 a.m. Awards and Celebration
6:00 a.m. Volunteer Check-in
7:00 a.m. Race Registration
7:30 a.m. Sunrise Celebration
7:30 a.m. Mac's Team Photos
8:00 a.m. 10K
8:15 a.m. The Great Santa Chase
8:20 a.m. Warm Up
8:30 a.m. 5K and 1 Mile Holiday Walk
9:45 a.m. Awards and Celebration
Are there team registrations?
Yes! Team registration requires a minimum of five registrations and must include a team name to qualify. We ask that before you pick up team packets you verify that you have five participants. T-shirts and MAC’s Mittens will not be given out if five team members are not registered under the same name. The fee is $20.00 per team participant. Teams can register up until November 20th (Requires min of 5 Registrations under the same team name.
What is the deadline for registrations?
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 19th. Online registration will end November 20th at midnight. You may register in person beginning November 21st at CK Sports: 10am-7pm located 8880 State Highway 121, McKinney , Texas 75070 . (214-383-0088 cash or check only), through Friday the 25th, of November. You can also register race morning but the costs will increase.
What are the costs? Do I get a race shirt?
- $25.00 until November 1st
- $30.00 after November 1st
- $35.00 Dri-Fit Long Sleeve Shirt. Registration must be received by OCTOBER 31st!
- $20.00 Ages 6-12 and Senior’s over 65
- $35.00 on November 26th
- $20.00 Team Registration opened until November 20th (Requires min of 5 Registrations under the same team name)
(Must have 5 team members to receive shirts)
*First 500 registered will receive a pair of MAC’s Mittens (cotton gloves) free! (Although we try, shirt sizes cannot be guaranteed)
**You must wear a chip to be timed and to be eligible for awards. One registration form needed for each participant with signed release forms. Release form on back must be signed and returned with payment!
***This event will occur rain or shine. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event there will be no refunds; rather your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Holy Family School .
Can children under the age of 6 participate with me?
Absolutely, and we encourage you to bring them! They may participate in the Great Santa Chase (no cost to run with Santa) and receive a special gift from Santa's helpers! They also are invited to do the course with you. However, in order to receive a t-shirt or bib they must be registered as a participant and a parent release has to be signed for each child.
Is there a deadline and how do I get my packet?
Mail-in entries must be postmarked by November 19th, 2011. On-line registration will end November 20th at midnight. You may register in person beginning November 21st at CK Sports located at 8880 State Highway 121, McKinney, TX 75070 (214) 383-0088 (cash or check only), through Friday the 25th of November. You can also register race morning but the costs will be $35.00 and no team, children or senior discounts will be allowed on race day.
Packet Pick up will be at the following location:
Pick up times will be:
Packet Pick up will be at the following location:
CK Sports
8880 State Highway 121
McKinney, TX 75070
(214) 509-6098
Pick up times will be:
- Monday November 21st from 10am-7pm
- Tuesday November 22nd from 10am-7pm
- Wednesday November 23rd from 10am-7pm
- (Closed Thanksgiving - Thursday November 24th)
- Friday, November 25th from 10am – 7pm
I would like a shirt but I don’t want to get up that early and do the race?
You can choose the… I prefer a long winter’s nap option and we will mail you your shirt!
What types of awards are given?
1st Place Overall Female and Male Masters
1st Place Overall Female and Male in the 10k and 5K.
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for: Age groups female and male: Up to 9 years of age;10-14;15-19; 20-24;25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 +
Team Believe! Awards for:
1st Place Overall Female and Male in the 10k and 5K.
1st, 2nd, 3rd place medals for: Age groups female and male: Up to 9 years of age;10-14;15-19; 20-24;25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70 +
Team Believe! Awards for:
- Largest Team
- School Team
- Medical Team
- Civic Team
- Faith Base Team
- Largest Holiday Spirit Wearing Team
- All registered kids, that are chipped for the 5K or 10K, will receive an “I Believed! 2010” dog tag!
- Chronotrack timing required to be eligible for awards.
Are in-line skates, pets, or bicycles permitted?
For the safety of all participants, in-line skates and bicycles are discouraged at this event. Pets are allowed as long as you adhere to the city leash policy and pick up after your animal.
How do I volunteer for Race Day?
Click on the Volunteer tab and become one of our awesome volunteers! We need over 140 to accommodate the crowd with lots of energy. In return you will get our famous one of a kind volunteer shirt for free. If you need Green Cord hours this is the perfect event to get those last few in before the deadline and have a ton of fun! As always thank you for helping us give back to our great community.
Can you please tell me a little more about The Holy Family School?
The “Believe!” 10K and Family 5K Fun Run/Walk was created to support the scholarship program of Holy Family School in McKinney. Holy Family School has offered over sixty years of nurturing care and quality preschool education to its students. Started to provide a safe and Christian setting for the children of Hispanic immigrant workers, Holy Family School continues that legacy today by serving a diverse population, many coming from families that could not afford a quality day-care program for their children.
Where do I go for a group photo or pictures of the event?
Group photos will happen at the giant Christmas tree at Mitchell Park with MAC Kinney, Believes official mascot! You may view these pictures on line at www.believemckinney.org after the event.
What hotels are offering discount overnight rates for race participants?
| Hotel | Rate | Contact | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call In Code: "Believe 2011" | ||||||
| Holiday Inn & Suites | $89.00 + Tax King/Dbl Queen Room |
Kaley Locaby | 469-952-2044 | |||
| Comfort Inn & Suites | $99.00 + Tax Dbl Qn Suite/Single King Suite | Chairg Patel | 972-548-9595 | |||
| Best Western Inn & Suites | $79.99 + tax | Trey Boddie | 972-548-3000 | |||
| La Quinta Inn & Suites | Standard Dbl QN $79.00 + Tax | Terry Smallwood | 972-908-2370 | |||
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