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.
T-shirt is guaranteed for the first 400 runners! T-shirt guaranteed for first fifty children in free "I Ran With Santa" fun run!
Saturday, November 21, 2026
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.
DAY OF REGISTRATION will be available but will be $60/runner with shirt, no discounts allowed (if shirt available), $35/runner without shirt.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
12K Run
Price changes in 25 days 12 hours-
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$34.25
EARLY Early Bird
Dec 17 – Jan 29 -
Register for 12K Run$45.01
Early Bird
Now registering Jan 30 – May 30 -
$50.39
summer pricing
May 31 – Aug 29 -
$55.76
Race is coming soon:)
Aug 30 – Nov 20
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5K Walk
Price changes in 25 days 12 hours-
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$34.25
EARLY Early Bird
Dec 17 – Jan 29 -
Register for 5K Walk$45.01
Early Bird
Now registering Jan 30 – May 30 -
$50.39
summer pricing
May 31 – Aug 29 -
$55.76
Race is coming soon:)
Aug 30 – Nov 20
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5K Run
Price changes in 25 days 12 hours-
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$34.25
EARLY Early Bird
Dec 17 – Jan 29 -
Register for 5K Run$45.01
Early Bird
Now registering Jan 30 – May 30 -
$50.39
summer pricing
May 31 – Aug 29 -
$55.76
Race is coming soon:)
Aug 30 – Nov 20
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Virtual RUN or WALK
Price changes in 25 days 12 hours-
RUN RUN RUN when you can because you can't be with us on November 18th:)
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$34.25Dec 17 – Jan 29
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Register for Virtual RUN or WALK$45.01Now registering Jan 30 – May 30
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$50.39May 31 – Aug 29
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$55.76
Race is coming soon:)
Aug 30 – Nov 20
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Imaginary ELF
Price changes in 25 days 12 hours-
I don't want to run or walk BUT I want. a shirt AND I want to be registered for door prizes:)
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$34.25Dec 17 – Jan 29
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Register for Imaginary ELF$45.01Now registering Jan 30 – May 30
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$50.39May 31 – Aug 29
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$55.76
Race is coming soon:)
Aug 30 – Nov 20
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1-Mile Fun Run
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Register for 1-Mile Fun RunFreeDec 17 - Nov 20
Contact information
- Event contact
- Kathy Clem
- Phone
- (601)-355-6276
- Website
- Visit website
