12Ks for the Holidays 2026
About the race
The MERRIEST RACE in Town will be back at The Cedars for its Sixteenth year in 2026!
A fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Center, 12Ks for the Holidays Charity Run is a great way to start the holiday season.
The 12k run, 5k run and 5k walk traditionally wind through the beautiful historic Fondren neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
The funds raised from this year's 12 Ks for the Holidays help support Good Samaritan Center and our Christmas Assistance program. This year, Good Sam plans to assist children and families with toys and holiday food baskets as well as seniors with Christmas presents.
T-shirts
- Guaranteed for the first 300 runners.
- Guaranteed for the first fifty children in the free "I Ran With Santa" fun run.
Race day start and registration
Race starts at 7:30 AM.
Saturday, November 21, 2026
Day-of registration
- Runners with shirt: $60.
- Runners without shirt: $35.
- No discounts allowed.
- Available only if shirts remain.
The course
The 12 km run, 5 km run and 5 km walk wind through the historic Fondren neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi. The race is held the Saturday before Thanksgiving.
Race weekend schedule
Location
The Cedars, Jackson, MS, USA Open in Google Maps
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