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12K's of Christmas

Date
December 12, 2026
Distance
12K's of Christmas (12K) · 2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M) · 2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M
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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

12K's of Christmas (12K)9 AMRegister →
2 Turtle Dove Mile (2M)9 AMRegister →
2 Turtle Dove Mile ( Kids 14 & Under) 2M9 AMRegister →

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.

Sunrise 7:25 AMSunset 4:43 PMDaylight 9h 19m

Host City

About Redding, CA

Population

93,268

as of 2023

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?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 12K's of Christmas, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

187

Days to train

Race
12K's of Christmas
Date
December 12, 2026

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the 12K's of Christmas?
12K's of Christmas is a running race held in Redding, California on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the 12K's of Christmas?
Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Redding, California at 2225 Benton Dr, Redding, CA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the 12K's of Christmas?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

12K's of Christmas

Dec 12, 2026

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