In 134 days · Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
4145 Old Canton Rd, Jackson MS
5K
About this race
Event Overview
The MERRIEST RACE in Town will be back at The Cedars for its Sixteenth year in 2025!
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. Race starts at 7:30 AM.
Date and Location
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location: 4145 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
Registration Details
- T-shirt Availability: Guaranteed for the first 400 runners!
- Children's Fun Run: T-shirt guaranteed for first fifty children in free "I Ran With Santa" fun run!
- Day of Registration: Available for $60/runner with shirt, $35/runner without shirt (if shirt available)
- Discounts: No discounts allowed on day of registration.
Purpose of the Event
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.
More Information
For further details, please visit the official race page.
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