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12Ks of Christmas
12Ks of Christmas is a 12K, 5K and Kids Dash event held in Kirkland, Washington. It is usually held in December; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- December
- Location
- Kirkland, WA
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- December (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Kirkland, Washington
- Distances
- 12K, 5K, Kids Dash
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling lakeside course along Lake Washington; moderate gain
- Registration
- raceroster.com
- Official website
- 12ksofchristmas.com
About the 12Ks of Christmas
A holiday-themed 12K and 5K starting and finishing at Marina Park in downtown Kirkland along Lake Washington, with a toboggan beanie, finisher medal and post-race celebration.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Established Kirkland holiday tradition; finisher medals and toboggan beanies
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12Ks of Christmas: common questions
- When is the 12Ks of Christmas?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in December. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the 12Ks of Christmas held?
- In Kirkland, Washington.
- What distances does the 12Ks of Christmas offer?
- 12K, 5K and Kids Dash.
- How many people run the 12Ks of Christmas?
- About 2,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the 12Ks of Christmas?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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