Houston's 12k of Christmas
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Event overview
Houston's 12K of Christmas is a Christmas-themed running event held on December 20, 2025, at Sam Houston Park, 1000 Bagby St, Houston, TX. The 2025 edition marks the event's 13th year. Online registration for the event is closed. The race also serves as the ninth and concluding event of the Houston Holiday Series.
Race details and features
Distances offered:
- 12K (course is two loops)
- 6K (course is one loop)
- 1K Kids/Family walk
- Virtual 6K and Virtual 12K options are listed
All in-person participants receive chip timing, a finisher medal for Houston's 12K of Christmas, and a unisex t-shirt. The event schedule includes a packet pick-up at Sun & Ski Sports on Westheimer (date given) and a race day packet pick-up option for a fee of $15. On-course and post-race features listed by the organizer include appearances by Santa and elves, Christmas carolers, live music, hot cocoa, cookies, and Karbach beer. Awards are given for top overall and masters finishers and for first place in 10-year age divisions. Organizers and sponsors include Houston Running Co., Karbach Brewing, Sun & Ski Sports, The Houston PhotoBooth, and Spectrum Trail Racing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.