Event Information:
Join us for the Southside Stroll!! Beginning on the grounds of St. Thomas, the racecourse is flat and fast. The route follows paved roads as they wind through the historic Southside neighborhood of College Station.
All participants will receive a Southside Stroll child-created participation medal, a bib, and post-event goodies, including world-famous Blue Baker cookies! T-shirts are sold separately. Packet pickup will be the morning of the race at St. Thomas Early Learning Center, starting at 6:00AM.
The 5K will begin at 8:00AM, while the 1 Mile Stroll will start at 8:15AM.
If registering 3 or more people within the same transaction for the 1 Mile Stroll, an automatic family discount will be applied at checkout.
This festive and fun family event will not be timed.
If you would like to purchase a shirt or make a donation, that can be done on this site as well.
All proceeds from the race directly support scholarships and programming for students and families of St. Thomas Early Learning Center.
The Southside Stroll is a rain or shine event.
We do not offer refunds or deferrals for the Southside Stroll.
We hope to see you there!!
Countdown to event
Join us Saturday, January 24, 2026 for a fast and flat 5K or for a family-friendly 1 Mile Stroll through the College Station Southside historic district. All proceeds from the race directly support scholarships and programming for students and families of St. Thomas Early Learning Center.
Registration fees
Prices are inclusive of mandatory charges, items, and fees
5K
All participants will receive a Southside Stroll child-created participation medal, a bib, and post-event goodies, including world-famous Blue Baker cookies! Packet pickup will be the morning of the race at St. Thomas Early Learning Center in College Station.
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Register for 5K$34.36Nov 17 - Jan 22
1 Mile Stroll
All participants will receive a Southside Stroll child-created participation medal, a bib, and post-event goodies, including world-famous Blue Baker cookies! Packet pickup will be the morning of the race at St. Thomas Early Learning Center in College Station. Any participant in the 1 mile stroll who is 5 or younger (as of Sept 1, 2025) will receive free admittance (discount applied automatically at checkout). If registering 3 or more people within the same transaction for the 1 Mile Stroll, an automatic family discount will be applied at checkout.
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Register for 1 Mile Stroll$23.61Nov 17 - Jan 22
T-Shirt ($20)
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Please select this option if you would like to purchase a long sleeve sport tech t-shirt. Complete the "add on" option with shirt size. There will be a limited amount of t-shirts available for purchase the day of the race.
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Register for T-Shirt ($20)Now registering Nov 17 – Jan 10
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Event schedule
- Mon, November 17, 2025 12:00 PM - Online Registration Opens
- Fri, January 16, 2026 12:00 PM - Last Day to Order a T-Shirt
- Thu, January 22, 2026 11:59 PM - Online Registration Closes
- Fri, January 23, 2026 11:30 AM - Packet Pickup at STELC Office
- Fri, January 23, 2026 5:30 PM - Packet Pickup at STELC Office Closed
- Sat, January 24, 2026 6:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Walk-up Registration in Parish Hall
- Sat, January 24, 2026 7:30 AM - Packet Pickup & Walk-up Registration in Parish Hall Closed
- Sat, January 24, 2026 8:00 AM - 5k Begins
- Sat, January 24, 2026 8:15 AM - 1 Mile Stroll Begins
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kate Perkins
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