12ks for the Holidays
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12Ks for the Holidays 2026
12Ks for the Holidays 2026 takes place on November 21, 2026, at The Cedars on Old Canton Road in Jackson, Mississippi. The event functions as a community road race and a fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Center.
The event includes multiple participation options:
- 12K run
- 5K run
- 5K walk
- Virtual run or walk
- Imaginary ELF (shirt and door prize entry without running)
- 1-mile fun run (free)
- I Ran With Santa children’s fun run
T-shirt distribution is guaranteed for the first 400 runners, and the first fifty children in the free I Ran With Santa fun run are guaranteed a shirt. Day of registration is available with a higher fee structure; day of registration prices are listed as $60 per runner with shirt if available, or $35 per runner without a shirt. Registration is offered in multiple pricing tiers and categories through the registration period.
Proceeds support the Good Samaritan Center and its Christmas Assistance program. Funds raised are intended to help children and families with toys and holiday food baskets and to provide seniors with Christmas presents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
