Houston's 12K of Christmas
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Houston (1000 Bagby St.). Distances: 1K, 6K, 12K. Entry from $25 to $60; the 6K goes from $50 to $55 after December 5.
Course and race notes
2026 represents our 14th year of spreading holiday cheer through running!
It's been fun! This year is sure to be the best yet so register now to reserve your spot in Houston's Christmas Running Tradition: Houston's 12K of Christmas!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K6K12K
Price
$25 to $60
Plus the platform's processing fee
6K goes up after Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Dec 25, 2025
Race day in Houston
Weather
65° / 45°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 20% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Houston-Port, TX (5.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:25 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 19 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- City Of Houston Annex Parking · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Theatre District Underground Parking Garage (Yellow) · paid0.1 mi
- Heritage Clay Street Garage0.2 mi
124 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Poké Fresh restaurant0.1 mi
- Pappas BBQ restaurant0.1 mi
- Zero's Sandwich Shop quick bite0.1 mi
- Otto's restaurant0.2 mi
66 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 18
Where to stay
29 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)43 within 3 mi82 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: C. Baldwin, Curio Collection by Hilton
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hyatt Regency Houston
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: The Lancaster Hotel
About 7 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: SpringHill Suites Houston Downtown/Convention Center
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Courtyard Houston Downtown/Convention Center
About 7 min walk0.4 mi from the start
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