Sat, Dec 5, 2026

9th Annual Yule Run

Clinton, MS

Opens Sep 14, 20269th annual

5K8K

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 12, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 9th Annual Yule Run

The route runs through Clinton's historic downtown, following the same streets as the city's Christmas parade. You go from Jefferson Street to Clinton Boulevard, so the surroundings are decorated storefronts and familiar neighborhood blocks. The road surface mixes asphalt and brick, so expect a little unevenness underfoot. Several distance options are available, including a virtual entry for those who cannot make it in person.

Packet pickup runs the day before at a local shop on Oakwood Drive, with race-morning pickup at the registration tent as a backup. Parking is free in the lot at the corner of Jefferson and Madison Streets. Staff will check you in on arrival, so have your ID and registration confirmation ready. No pets on the course, but strollers are welcome.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

141finishers

18:25winner

33:14median

53:33cutoff

Top 3: Logan Moore (18:25) · Noah Duncan (19:07) · Isaac Childs (19:09)

8K · 2025 results

62finishers

29:34winner

46:00median

1:08:02cutoff

Top 3: Noah Adcock (29:34) · Sonia Grammar (29:42) · Noah Overstreet (31:07)

The 9th Annual Yule Run is in its 9th year.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/5/2026 07:00$30

8K12/5/2026 07:00$30

5K12/5/2026 07:00$30

8K12/5/2026 07:00$30

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Common Questions About the 9th Annual Yule Run

Will I finish last at the 9th Annual Yule Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:14, and the last recorded finisher came in around 53:33, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 9th Annual Yule Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (141 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the 9th Annual Yule Run?

The 5K winner ran 18:25 while the median finisher took 33:14. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.