In 87 days · Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
Where
4145 Old Canton Rd, Jackson MS
Distance
5K
Typical weather
44–65°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
64–75°F
rain
2024
40–62°F
dry
2023
52–67°F
rain
2022
31–51°F
dry
2021
49–72°F
rain
2020
49–75°F
dry
2019
45–71°F
dry
2018
34–55°F
dry
2017
35–65°F
dry
2016
35–64°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Race Name: 12Ks for the Holidays
- Date: Saturday, November 21, 2026
- Location: 4145 Old Canton Rd, Jackson, MS
- Start Time: 7:30 AM
Event Details
- Description: The MERRIEST RACE in Town will be back at The Cedars for its Sixteenth year in 2025!
- Fundraiser: A fundraiser for the Good Samaritan Center, this charity run is a great way to start the holiday season.
- Races Offered: The event features a 12k run, a 5k run, and a 5k walk winding through the beautiful historic Fondren neighborhood.
- T-Shirts: T-shirt is guaranteed for the first 400 runners and for the first fifty children in the free "I Ran With Santa" fun run!
Fundraising Purpose
- Support: Funds from this year’s 12Ks for the Holidays support the Good Samaritan Center and the Christmas Assistance program.
- Recipients: Good Samaritan plans to assist children and families with toys and holiday food baskets, as well as seniors with Christmas presents.
Registration Information
- Day of Registration: Available but will be $60/runner with shirt (no discounts allowed, if shirt available).
- No Shirt Option: $35/runner without shirt.
More Information
- Website: For more details, visit here.
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