
9th Annual Yule Run
Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 2:00 AM CST
- Type
- Race walk
Sign up and verify details on the organizer's official page.
Race feel
Dash through decorated downtown Clinton, soak in holiday feels, and finish just in time for the annual Christmas parade.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Festive
Great for
- Military & First Responders
Embrace the festive spirit at the 9th Annual Yule Run in Clinton, MS. This holly-jolly 8K run (and 5K walk/run) winds through the heart of Clinton's decorated downtown and historic Olde Towne. The course follows the route of the city-wide Christmas parade, concluding just in time for participants and their families to enjoy the parade festivities. A virtual option is also available to share in the holiday cheer from anywhere.
From the organizer
Come one, come all! Join us in the 8th annual, rousing, holly-jolly race through the heart of Clinton’s decorated downtown!
Yule Run Clinton is a combined 5k walk/run and 8k run through Clinton's historic Olde Towne! The race dashes and dances from Jefferson Street to Clinton Boulevard, which takes runners through the route of the annual city-wide Christmas parade. This year's run begins at 7:00am, but we hope not to see anyone running as frantically as gingerbread men! The race concludes at 10am, allowing the entire family to wind down by enjoying the parade immediately following the race. If you can't make it in person, the Clinton Chamber offers a virtual race option for participants who would love to join the fun from a distance! Regardless of the way you race, you'll get all the holiday feels in this year's Yule Run Clinton!
Details All early bird and regular registration participants will receive a race t-shirt, finisher medal, and a participant packet (swag bag)! Virtual participants may choose to pick up their bag in person or have it shipped by the Clinton Chamber. Tees and medals will not be mailed, so in-person race participants must pick up their race packet before the event or on site of the race. While every effort will be made to offer late registrants' tees, medals, and packets, we cannot guarantee any of these items. Additionally, there are no refunds for registrations or extra tees purchased. We strongly encourage you to register early and carefully to ensure the best race experience! Packet pickup will be 8:30a-4:30p on Friday, December 5 at the May and Company (806 Oakwood Drive) or on race day at the registration tent starting at 6:00am.
The race takes place on an open course. We have coordinated the route and important intersections with the Clinton Police Department; however, there is potential for traffic to be on the course with the runners.
Extra Information for In-Person Participants We encourage in-person participants to be mindful of the weather, as the race takes place outdoors in winter with unpredictable Mississippi weather. If you are visiting from out of town, please remember to check our local weather for our area prior to attending. In the event of inclement weather, in-person participants will be able to collect their t-shirts and finisher medals at the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and will have the option of continuing their participation virtually. Unfortunately, there are no refunds for registrations or extra tees purchased.