Houston's 12K of Christmas
Houston's 12K of Christmas is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Houston, TX, with entry fees from $20 to $55.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX
- Price
- $20–$55
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
2026 represents our 14th year of spreading holiday cheer through running! It's been fun! This year is sure to be the best yet so register now to reserve your spot in Houston's Christmas Running Tradition: Houston's 12K of Christmas!
Don’t miss this fun, Christmas-themed Houston 12K & 6K run that the whole family can enjoy! We will have hot cocoa, appearances by jolly old St. Nick and his elves, Christmas carolers, and much more holiday fun! This race also concludes our Houston Holiday Series coming in at number 9. How many races did you run?!
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
65°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
20%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Houston-Port, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Houston, TX
Population
2,300,419
as of 2023
City Elevation
52 ft
Nearest Airport
HOU
William P. Hobby Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Houston's 12K of Christmas, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
149
Days to train
- Race
- Houston's 12K of Christmas
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Bagby St., Houston, TX
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Houston's 12K of Christmas
Dec 19, 2026