Houston's 12k of Christmas

DEC

19

2026

Celebrate the holiday season at Sam Houston Park with a 12K or 6K run featuring hot cocoa and carolers. This festive Houston tradition includes races for the whole family and serves as the finale of the Houston Holiday Series.

Sat 19 Dec 2026

Houston, Texas

Registration

12 kilometers 6 kilometers

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Houston's 12K of Christmas

Houston's 12K of Christmas is an annual running event held in downtown Houston, Texas. The 2026 edition marks the 14th year of this holiday-themed tradition. The event serves as the final race in the nine-part Houston Holiday Series. Participants gather at Sam Houston Park, located at 1000 Bagby Street, for a series of road races and festive activities.

The event offers several distances to accommodate a variety of participants:

12K Run
6K Run
1K Kids + Family Fun Run
Virtual 12K
Virtual 6K

The atmosphere during the event features various seasonal elements, including appearances by Christmas characters such as St. Nick and his elves. Christmas carolers provide entertainment along the course, and hot cocoa is provided for those in attendance. Registration is required for all categories, including the virtual options which allow participants to complete the distances remotely. The in-person races utilize the park and surrounding city streets for their courses. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

12 km

12k Run

6 km

6k Run

Kids + Family Fun Run

Virtual 12k

Virtual 6k