12K's of Christmas
12K's of Christmas is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Redding, CA, with entry fees from $15 to $45.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Location
- 2225 Benton Dr, Redding, CA
- Price
- $15–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ho Ho Ho.
Come on out and run 12Ks with us or maybe 2 Turtle Dove Miles, your choice.
Long sleeve shirts, awards, music and some Christmas Fun.
Overall awards, top 3 in each age group receive custom medals.
Races start at 9am.
Packet pickup on race day starting at 7:30am at Lake Redding Park Pavilion area.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
54°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Shasta Dam, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Redding, CA
Population
93,268
as of 2023
City Elevation
616 ft
Nearest Airport
RDD
Redding Municipal Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
SMF
Sacramento International Airport · 140 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Redding than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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12K's of Christmas
Dec 12, 2026