Event Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026
Location: Oak Point Nature Preserve, Plano, Texas
Presented by: Run Project
Event Link: www.runproject.org/hotcake-hustle-race
Plano’s Favorite Pancake-Themed Run Returns for Its 15th Anniversary
Plano, TX — The Hotcake Hustle 10K, 5K & Family Run is back on January 10, 2026, celebrating 15 years of syrupy-sweet running fun! Hosted by Run Project, North Texas’s largest locally owned race series, this signature winter event invites runners, walkers, and families to start their year with fitness, fun, and flapjacks at Oak Point Nature Preserve in Plano.
What started as a cozy local 5K has grown into a DFW tradition where pancakes meet personal bests, and every finisher celebrates with a full plate and an even fuller heart.
New in 2026: Family Run
This year, the popular Fun Run gets a heartfelt update—introducing the new Family Run, designed to celebrate what makes Hotcake Hustle so special: running (and walking!) together. The Family Run welcomes all ages and abilities, making it the perfect start-line experience for first-time runners, little ones, and families who want to share in the joy of the day together.
Flapjack-Filled Fun for Everyone
Start your 2026 racing season with a flapjack-filled finish at the Hotcake Hustle 10K, 5K, Family Run, or Virtual Run! Each course winds through the scenic trails of Plano’s Oak Point Nature Preserve, offering a distance for everyone.
After crossing the finish line, runners can refuel and celebrate at the stacked after-party featuring hotcakes, coffee, hot chocolate, food, ice-cold beer, music, and community spirit—all the ingredients for a perfect race-day recipe.
2026 Hotcake Hustle Swag
This year’s swag is serving up diner-style nostalgia with a fresh new look:
● Retro Long-Sleeve Race Shirt – A warm caramel-and-cream design with a vintage stripe pattern for cozy winter miles.
● Finisher Medal – A pancake-stack medal that’s as sweet as your finish-line victory.
● Distance-Specific Bibs – Custom bibs for 10K, 5K, and Family Run participants, because every runner deserves their own flavor of finish-line pride.
It’s the kind of race kit you’ll want seconds of!
Join the Tradition
The Hotcake Hustle is more than just a race—it’s a North Texas winter tradition that blends family, fitness, and flapjacks in one deliciously fun morning. Whether you’re racing for a PR or just here for the pancakes, this event promises smiles, syrup, and plenty of miles.
Sign up before Jan 5th to take advantage of up to $10 OFF registration. Like hotcakes off the griddle, this deal won’t last long!
👉 Register today at RunProject.org/Hotcake-Hustle-Race