COME RUN OR VOLUNTEER

12Ks of Christmas

URBAN RACE

Fort Worth, Texas
6k, 12k
December TBD, 2025

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Urban Trail Race

6k, 12k

Run the beautiful Trinity Trails. Then head to the Woodshed Smokehouse for some hot chocolate and holiday fun.

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Volunteer

Join the Fun

As a Volunteer, you are the person that gives the runner the support and motivation to continue. We know how important each of you are to the entire day and promise you a fun and rewarding experience.

VOLUNTEER

Sponsor

Great Opportunity

This is a great opportunity to share your company, brand and services with a large and targeted group. As a sponsor of one or more events, you can select from the multiple sponsorship levels available.

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The Race

The Course

Celebrate the start of the holiday season at the 12Ks of Christmas race at Fort Worth's popular Trinity Trails. You'll run on a non-technical, flat, fast pavement course that traverses wooded areas with scenic views of the lake.

Get into the spirit and wear a festive holiday outfit or your favorite Christmas sweater.

After the race, meet on the patio at the Woodshed Smokehouse and enjoy hot chocolate, relax with friends and other runners, listen to music and enjoy the day.

Each registrant with a valid bib receives a hot chocolate with a peppermint stick.

Start and Finish Times

Located at the Woodshed Smokehouse

7:30 am 12k

8:00 am 6k

10:00 am Cutoff - all distances

RACE BRIEFINGS - begin 10 minutes prior to race start time, at the start line

RACES START - on the scheduled time for each distance and late starts are not accommodated

Course Markings

This race is marked with in-ground flagging, directional signage, hanging flags and cones for each distance.

Course Difficulty Rating

EASY = 1 out of 5

Flat / Fast course with little elevation gain or loss on a non-technical terrain

Results

Results will post live during the race.

Competitions

NO - this race is not part of the Texas Trail Running Eco Series - Ultra Cup and Eco Challenge

RESULTS

Registration

RACE DAY

Registration will remain open until the start of each distance - unless otherwise noted and/or the the race is Sold Out

A runner can step up or down in race distance up until the official race start time. After race start, changes in distances result in a DNF.

Change your distance online now

Early Registration Discounts

Sign up early to get the best pricing.

Last day for each price break is:

Best Discount - COMING SOON
Good Discount - COMING SOON
Standard Pricing - Race Day

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Swag and Awards

RACE SHIRT - Guarantee a shirt, register by COMING SOON

MEDAL - All finishers receive a custom designed medal

AWARDS - The first place Male and Female in each race distance, receive an award

Award notifications are sent via emai

Itinerary

FRIDAY – December TBD, 2025

4:00 - 7:00 pm Packet Pick Up at

Homewood Suites

SATURDAY – December TBD, 2025

6:00 am Venue opens

Woodshed Smokehouse

6:30 - 8:30 am Packet Pick Up

Woodshed Smokehouse

7:30 am 12k Race Start

8:00 am 6k Race Start

10:00 am Cutoff - all distances

Race Pictures

PHOTOS

Aid Stations

Well stocked Aid Stations manned by passionate volunteers, provide

First Aid: Band-Aids, Vaseline, and other basic first aid supplies
Food/Drink: Crazy Water, electrolytes, various salty, sweet and savory snacks

LOCATIONS

Every 2 miles
Most aid stations are manned by passionate volunteers - although some aid stations might be unmanned

Cupless Race

This is an environmentally friendly race. Please bring your refillable water bottles and we will refill them at the aid stations. It's our goal to keep the trails litter free to preserve their beauty.

Training / Coaching

At every level, proper training can help you prepare for success. Ultra Expeditions has certified coaches and offers individual and group training packages. Learn More >>

Parking, Lodging and Travel

Parking

Woodshed Smokehouse

3201 Riverfront Dr, Forth Worth TX 76107

PLEASE NOTE: Observe all parking signs and do not park illegally. The event is not responsible for violations, towing, damages or theft. Registrants are responsible for any parking fees, if they apply,

Directions to the Start

The race starts at the:

Woodshed Smokehouse

3201 Riverfront Dr, Forth Worth TX 76107

Hotels

Airports

The closest airports are:

Dallas Love Field

Dallas / Fort Worth International Airport

The closest hotels are in downtown Fort Worth, Texas

Homewood Suites

Race weekend discounted rate