12Ks of Christmas - Winter Garden, FL
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12Ks of Christmas - Winter Garden, FL
The 12Ks of Christmas is a holiday-themed run held on Saturday, December 19, 2026, with start and finish at Hamlin Town Center, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787. The event offers multiple race distances and youth dashes.
- 12K
- 5K
- Kids races (50 to 200 yard dashes by age)
Both the 12K and 5K are chip timed and include a race t-shirt and finishers medal; 12K entrants also receive a themed coffee mug. Orlando Health Kids Race participants receive a bib and medal. The course is described as flat and fast, with water stations approximately every 1.5 miles and at the finish. Photo opportunities and Christmas themed entertainment appear along the course, and there are appearances by St. Nick. Post-race offerings include festive treats, music, free coffee from Foxtail Coffee, and free Kelly’s Ice Cream.
Packet pick-up is available the day before at a Dream Finder Homes location and on race day at the Hamlin Cinepolis movie theater. Free parking is available on the top level of the Cinepolis parking lot in Hamlin Town Center. Awards are presented for top overall male and female finishers, top overall masters, and age group top three placements across specified categories for both distances. Registration is limited and has sold out the last three years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
