Dream Finders Homes 12Ks of Christmas, Christmas 5k & Kids Races
Dream Finders Homes 12Ks of Christmas, Christmas 5k & Kids Races is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Winter Garden, FL, with entry fees from $15 to $50.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (152 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Don’t miss this fun, Christmas-themed 12K and 5K run that the whole family can enjoy! We will have hot cocoa, appearances by jolly old St. Nick and his elves, photo opps and much more holiday fun! Stay tuned for race updates from the North Pole!
When: Saturday, December 19, 2026
Start/Finish: Hamlin Town Center, 14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
Race Day Schedule:
7:30am - 12K and 5K Start
9:15am - Kids Race Start
Kids Races Distances include: 4 and under - 50 yards, 5-6 years - 200 yards, 7 and up - 400 yards
12Ks of Christmas features:
- All 12K and 5K participants will receive a chip timed race, t-shirt and finishers medal!
- 12K participants will receive a themed coffee mug.
- Kids Race participants will receive a race medal and bib.
- Appearances by jolly old St. Nick and his elves and much more holiday fun!
- Photo ops and Christmas themed entertainment along the course.
- Join in the fun post-race with hot cocoa and cookies, music, kids crafts and more for the whole family!
For additional race day details, please go to https://www.floridarunningco.com/12ks-of-christmas
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
73°
Typical Low
51°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Orlando W, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Winter Garden, FL
Population
47,182
as of 2023
City Elevation
117 ft
Nearest Airport
MCO
Orlando International Airport · 19 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- Dream Finders Homes 12Ks of Christmas, Christmas 5k & Kids Races
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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Dream Finders Homes 12Ks of Christmas, Christmas 5k & Kids Races
Dec 19, 2026