Holiday Races

Endurance Grid lists 565 holiday races across the US, from September 2026 to July 2027 across 45 states.

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The lay of the land

What a holiday race is

A holiday race is an event often held during the holiday season, often from Thanksgiving through New Year's.

Upcoming holiday races across the US are most common in December, November, and September, with the most in Florida, Texas, North Carolina, and California.

Holiday Races by state

Alabama15Arizona5Arkansas11California28Colorado6Connecticut7Florida88Georgia27Illinois21Indiana10Iowa3Kansas3Kentucky13Louisiana8Maine3Maryland13Massachusetts5Michigan16Minnesota3Missouri9Nevada4New Hampshire3New Jersey14New York19North Carolina31Ohio26Oklahoma12Oregon3Pennsylvania19South Carolina7Tennessee18Texas48Utah3Virginia18Washington20West Virginia4Wisconsin10

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a holiday race?
A holiday race is an event often held during the holiday season, often from Thanksgiving through New Year's.
How many holiday races are there?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 565 upcoming holiday races across 45 states.
When are holiday races held?
Holiday races are typically held during the holiday season. See the December 2026 race calendar for what’s coming up.
Which states have the most holiday races?
The states with the most holiday races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Florida, Texas, North Carolina, California, Georgia, and Ohio.