Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races

Race Overview

Event: Twelve Days of Christmas (in July) Races

Date: June 29, 2026

Location: Multiple Locations, Athens, GA

URL: Race Registration

Race Series Information

The Clover Glove, Black Bag, Run &: See Georgia Races offer participants the chance to earn points in two series as you run 12 races and support 4-H.

• Awards: Overall Awards will be presented at the 12K (Location to be determined) on July 25.
• T-shirt: A special edition T-shirt will be provided to each pre-registered runner for 4 or more races.
• Fees: Races cost $14 each: Family Rate for all 12 races available for families of 4 or more (Contact Keel or Ryles).
• Race Day Registration: $20 Race Day Registration Fee for races in person.

Race Schedule

• Day 1: July 1 - Maids a Milking 8K (4.96 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 2: July 6 - Pipers Piping 3K (1.86 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 3: July 8 - Swans A Swimming 7K (4.34 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 4: July 10 - Partridge in a Pear Tree 1 Mile Fortson 4-H Center 6:34 p.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
• Day 5: July 10 - Calling Birds 4K (2.48 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 7:04 p.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
• Day 6: July 11 - French Hens 3.22K (2 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 7:34 a.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
• Day 7: July 11 - Turtle Doves 2K (1.24 Miles) Fortson 4-H Center 8:14 a.m. NO VIRTUAL OPTION
• Day 8: July 13 - Geese a Laying 6K (3.72 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 9: July 15 - Ladies Dancing 4.44K (2.75 miles) On Your Own
• Day 10: July 20 - Lords a Leaping 10K (6.2 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 11: July 23 - Golden Rings 5K (3.1 Miles) On Your Own
• Day 12: July 25 - Drummers Drumming 12K (7.44 Miles): 6K at the Thomas Farm Preserve, located at 73 Simonton Bridge Road in Watkinsville, Georgia on July 25 at 7:34 am. Run a 6K before that date and bring that time with you. The two will be added to get a 12K time. NO VIRTUAL OPTION.

Time Submission

Submit “On Your Own” times on Run Sign Up by the end of the day of the event.

Awards Categories

Overall, Master, Grand Master, Senior Grand Master, &: Youth awards for the individuals with the lowest cumulative time for all 12 races.