When in December are most 5K races held?
The busiest weekend in Nevada is December 12 and December 13, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, December 12 with 3. Every one of them is on a Saturday or a Sunday.
Race calendar · December 2026 · Nevada
December 2026 5K Races in Nevada
Every 5K in Nevada in December 2026, all 10 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
10 5K races in December 2026
When in December
The December Race Weekends
5K races do not spread evenly across December. The busiest weekend is December 12 and December 13, with 4 of them.
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The December 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
December 5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in December
10 total Sun, Dec 6, 20262026 Jingle Bell Run Las Vegas, NVFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 12, 2026Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 12, 2026The Rockin Reindeer 10K/5K/1M Las Vegas, NVFrom $36Details Sun, Dec 13, 2026Hip~Hop 5K: The Check-IN Las Vegas, NVRegistration opens Nov 3From $14Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026Out with the Old 1/2 Marathon, 10K, and 5K Las Vegas, NVFrom $40Details Sat, Dec 19, 2026The Ugly Sweater 5k Las Vegas, NVFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026Rattlesnake Mountain Challenge Reno, NVFrom $45Details Sat, Dec 26, 2026A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register Sat, Dec 26, 2026New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 LAS VEGAS Las Vegas, NVFrom $30Register
Common Questions About Running a December 5K in Nevada
When should I sign up for a December 5K?
As early as you can. 4 of these December 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 9 are open for entry right now. Another 1 have published an opening date and have not opened yet.
How much does a December 5K cost to enter?
The typical entry is $36, with paid entries running from $14 up to $45. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.
Are there trail 5K races in Nevada in December?
Yes, one race around Nevada gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.
5K 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.