12K's of Christmas Southern New Mexico
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12k's of Christmas Southern New Mexico
The event is an annual holiday run and walk held in Las Cruces, New Mexico on December 12, 2026. The start and finish are at the south end of the La Llorona Multi-Use Path Trailhead, accessed from Calle de Norte Road. The event offers multiple distances:
- 12K
- 6K
- 1.2K walk
All distances welcome runners and walkers. Participants may bring pets and strollers, and costumes are encouraged for both people and animals. Registration for each distance includes a commemorative Southern New Mexico 12k's of Christmas ornament finishers medal, a custom shirt, a sticker, a holiday bib, and a Santa hat, with some pricing tiers noting exclusions for the shirt.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Bluebird Running Company and at the south end of the La Llorona trail on event day. Awards are given to the top three male and female overall finishers in the 12K and 6K, plus awards for best-dressed human and best-dressed furry friend.
Proceeds from the event benefit the Las Cruces Symphony Orchestra. Past editions of the 12k's of Christmas have helped over 2,200 pets find homes and have raised over $100,000 for animal rescue. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
