When in December are most 10K races held?
The busiest weekend in Alabama is December 5 and December 6, with 4 10K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 5 with 4. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Alabama
December 2026 10K Races in Alabama
Every 10K in Alabama in December 2026, all 12 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
12 10K races in December 2026
What the field actually runs
December 10K Races, By the Numbers
59:58Median finish time
37:00Median winning time
8Median field size
5December 10K races with published results
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.
When in December
The December Race Weekends
10K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 5 and December 6, with 4 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The December 10K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
December 10K Races by City
Soonest 10K Races in December
12 total Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (49) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Piedmont, AL (49) Piedmont, ALFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 5, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (49) Trussville, ALFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 5, 2026Elves on the Run Montgomery, ALRegistration opens Oct 1From $35Details Sat, Dec 12, 20262026 Auburn Toys for Tots 5K/10K Auburn, ALFrom $20Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Rocket City Marathon Huntsville, ALFrom $25Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Pell City Rotary Club Jingle Bell 5K, 10K & Fun Run/Walk Pell City, ALFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (50) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Mobile, AL (51) Mobile, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Holiday 5K & 10K at Trussville, AL (51) Trussville, ALFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Montgomery, AL (52) Montgomery, ALFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Gadsden, AL (52) Gadsden, ALFrom $30Details
Common Questions About Running a December 10K in Alabama
When should I sign up for a December 10K?
As early as you can. 2 of these December 10K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 11 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a December 10K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $20 up to $40. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
What is a good 10K time?
Across the 5 of these December 10K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 59:58, and the median winning time was 37:00. So anything under 59:58 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.
How big is a typical December 10K field?
The median one finished 8 runners, across the 5 of these December 10K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:26:02.
Are there trail 10K races in Alabama in December?
Yes, one race around Alabama gets you off the pavement: 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
10K Races in Other Months
November and January sit either side of December, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.