What's New for 2012

Food Truck Village

Want to grab a taste of some of the best food in Houston?  This year's race will feature a Food Truck Village with some of the best food trucks in town.  

Presented by the Houston Press Food Blog,
"Eating Our Words" and featuring:

• Monster PBJ
• Zeapod Cakery
• Kay's Kitchen
• Texas Juice Girl
• Bare Bowls
• And More...

New Training Program

Are you an avid runner in need of a focused training plan or a beginner looking to start your first training plan for your first race?

No matter your ability level, we’re here to help!  This training program, led by a running coach, will arm you with the tools and support you’ll need to successfully complete the Jingle Bell Run on December 9, 2012. You’ll enjoy group runs and a full training plan that you can follow during the week, along with group exercise class options, nutrition tips and more. Click Here for More Information

To register for the training program, click here.

New and Improved Start Line

We improved the start line for you. You will still start at the same location, same time BUT.... to make the start cleaner for all, a new and improved start line is in place. You may not see the change but believe me, it is there. You will feel the change.

Race Day Registration

This year we will have race day registration in addition to race day packet pick up available.

New Packet Pick Up Location

Packet pick up is at Luke's Locker, located at 1953 West Gray, Houston, TX 77019 (map), at the following times:

Race Day Packet Pick Up will take place on site at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA from 11:00am-1:00pm.

Corporate Team Packet Pick Up will take place Monday-Wednesday at Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA by appointment only. Please contact Laura Wilson to schedule your packet pickup at laura.wilson@ymcahouston.org

Race Time Moved Up and post Race Activities

We have moved up the start time of the race by an hour to allow for more post race activities including a Family and Kids Fun Zone. 

Costume Contest

We'll have a refreshed costume contest for individuals, groups, families, kids and teens.  

Race Day Registration

We've added race day registration along with packet pickup.