The 12Ks of Christmas Run and Walk
The 12Ks of Christmas Run and Walk is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Westerville, OH, with entry fees from $29.99 to $44.99.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (57 days to go)
- Price
- $29.99–$44.99
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 12Ks of Christmas Run and Walk is a great way to wrap up the year with a fun and unique holiday race that is perfect for everyone in the family! Wear the ugliest sweater, shirt or jacket that you can find! Join in the fun of racing around Sharon Woods, one of central Ohio’s best Metro Parks and then enjoy some snacks and decadent hot chocolate! Not feeling like fa-la-la-la-la-ing through 12K? No problem! We have a 6K race option for you too along with a Kid's Fun Run!
All 6k and 12k participants will receive delicious hot chocolate, a finish line race video, free race photos, the choice of either a race mug or holiday hat with the option to upgrade to a long sleeve ring spun shirt, custom finishers medals, and race bibs, a chip-timed race, instant results, snacks, fruit, refreshments, a scenic and challenging race course, photo ops in front of a pair of 10ft and 15ft inflatable reindeer as well as a 20ft snowman (weather dependent), FREE parking and more!
Events
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
41°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westerville.
About Westerville, OH
Population
2,095
as of 2023
City Elevation
854 ft
Nearest Airport
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- The 12Ks of Christmas Run and Walk
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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The 12Ks of Christmas Run and Walk
Dec 19, 2026