Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races
- Date
- June 29 – July 25, 2026
- Location
- Multiple Locations, Athens, GA
- Distance
- Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races - Maids of Milking 8K · Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races - Partridge in a Pear Tree 1 Mile · Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races - Calling Birds 4K & more
From the Organizer
Clover Glove, Black Bag, Run & See Georgia Races
Earn points in two series as you run 12 races and support 4-H.
Overall Awards to be presented at the 12K (Location to be determined) on July 25.
A special edition T-shirt provided to each pre-registered runner for 4 or more races.
Races $14 Each Family Rate for all 12 races available for families of 4 or more. Contact Keel or Ryles. $20 Race Day Registration Fee for races in person.
- Day 1: July 1 - Maids a Milking 8K (4.96 Miles) On Your Own
- Day 2: July 6 - Pipers Piping 3K (1.86 Miles) On Your Own
- Day 3: July 8 - Swans A Swimming 7K (4.34 Miles) On Your own
- Day 4: July 10 - Partridge in a Pear Tree 1 Mile Fortson 4-H Center 6:34 p.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
- Day 5: July 10 - Calling Birds 4K (2.48 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 7:04 p.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
- Day 6: July 11 - French Hens 3.22K (2 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 7:34 a.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
- Day 7: July 11 - Turtle Doves 2K (1.24 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 8:14 a.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
- Day 8: July 13 - Geese a Laying 6K (3.72 Miles) On Your Own
- Day 9: July 15 - Ladies Dancing 4.44K (2.75 miles) On Your Own
- Day 10: July 20 - Lords a Leaping 10K (6.2 Miles) On Your Own
- Day 11: July 23 - Golden Rings 5K (3.1 Miles) On Your Own
- Day 12: July 25 - Drummers Drumming 12K (7.44 Miles) We will run a 6K at the Thomas Farm Preserve, located at 73 Simonton Bridge Road in Watkinsville, Georgia on July 25 at 7:34 am. Run a 6K before that date and bring that time with you. The two will be added to get a 12K time. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
Submit “On Your Own” times on Run Sign Up by the end of the day of the event.
Overall, Master, Grand Master, Senior Grand Master, & Youth awards for the individuals with the lowest cumulative time for all 12 races.
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
91°
Typical Low
69°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Athens Ben Epps Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Athens, GA
Population
126,987
as of 2023
Elevation
742 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 53 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 64 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.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races
- Date
- June 29 – July 25, 2026
- Location
- Multiple Locations, Athens, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races?
- Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races is a running race held in Athens, Georgia on June 29, 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 Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races?
- Monday, June 29, 2026 in Athens, Georgia at Multiple Locations, Athens, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races
Jun 29, 2026