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Oakland’s “12 Races of Xmas” Fun Holiday Scavenger Quests (Dec 9-21)

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Tuesday, December 9, 2025 - 7:00 am to 8:00 pm | Cost: $25*
*For Those Racing: 1 Race is $25/player, 6 Races for $75/player (Save $75), or all 12 Races for $110/player (Save $190). Or you can purchase one or more of the standalone "Scavenger Quest" for $25 per quest and play at your own pace/time during the day of the event (7am - 8 pm)

Snow Park | Harrison St & Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA

Event Details

‍♀️‍➡️❄️⛄🦌
SO MUCH FUN IT’LL FEEL LIKE CHRISTMAS!

Welcome to The 12 Races of Xmas by ATHEON™

Info/Register: https://www.atheon.org/race/12rox

12 unique holiday themed races that combine the thrill of a ‍♀️‍➡️ run (or walk) with the adventure of a scavenger hunt and the excitement of solving ⚡ trivia & puzzles which are centered around Christmas and it’s magical lore. Oh and a chance to win fun prizes!

2 Ways To Play:

‍♂️‍➡️ Race: Register and race in one of the races at the designated times/location with top finishers (based on race time and puzzle score) winning unique prizes for that race.

Standalone Scavenger Hunt: Skip the “race” and treat as standalone scavenger hunt(s) you can play for fun at your own pace any time from 7 am – 8 pm for each respected quest you purchase.

3 Team Options (for Racers):

‍♀️‍➡️ Single: A single player who plays and is scored individually.

‍♂️‍➡️‍♀️‍➡️ Team: A group of 2+ runners who play simultaneously as a team.

‍♂️‍➡️>‍♀️‍➡️ Relay Team: (2+) runners who race separately but combine scores at the end (wether thats for 1 race, a few races, or all 12. Example: Player 1 could race in race 1, Player 2 in race 2, and so forth in whatever combination you choose.)

Prizes:

Custom designed sweaters, mugs, blankets, and more merch. Race Entries, Gift Cards, and the big prize worth up to $5k in value.

3 Ways To Win:

Race: Race in one of the races with top finishers (based on race time and puzzle score) winning unique prizes for that race.

Race Series: Play in 6 or all 12 races for even bigger prizes including an epic prize worth up to $5k in value.

Standalone Scavenger Hunt Play: Simply complete any of the quests at your own pace (you will have from 7 am – 8 pm for each respected quest). Successfully completed quests enter into a raffle for a chance to win.

Great For:

Fun for all 12+
Exercise where you don’t realize you are doing it
Athletes, gamers, or competitors looking for their next conquest
A lil competition with or against friends, co-workers, or family.
Team Building Opportunity
Run Ladder Training
Something fun to do that doesn’t cost much
Trivia, puzzles, and brain teaser fans
Holiday fans

Cost:

1 Race: $25/player per race
6 Race Discount: $75 (Save $75)
12 Race Discount: $110 (Save $190)
Standalone Quest: $25/per Quest

The Schedule:

12 races, 12 days, 12 different holiday themed puzzle hunt challenges, 6 distances (ladder training) from 1 to 6 miles repeated for two weeks from December 9 – December 21.

Info/Register: https://www.atheon.org/race/12rox

Standalone Quest Hours: 7 am – 8 pm
Weekly Race Start Times: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Weekend Race Start Time: 8:30 am

The Races:

Race 1: The One With A Ribbon
Distance: 1.1 miles
Date: Tuesday, December 9
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 20 – 40 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox1

Race 2: The One With A Tree
Distance: 2.2 miles
Date: Wednesday, December 10
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 30 – 60 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox2

Race 3: The One With Ornaments
Distance: 3.3 miles
Date: Thursday, December 11
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 40 – 80 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox3

Race 4: The One With A Star
Distance: 4.4 miles
Date: Friday, December 12
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 50 – 100 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox4

Race 5: The One With Stockings
Distance: 5.5 miles
Date: Saturday, December 13
Start Time: 8:30 am
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 60 – 120 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox5

Race 6: The One With A Toy Horse
Distance: 6.6 miles
Date: Sunday, December 14
Start Time: 8:30 am
Location: Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park, Oakland
Duration: 70 – 150 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox6

Race 7: The One With Candy Canes
Distance: 1.1 miles
Date: Tuesday, December 16
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 20 – 40 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox7

Race 8: The One With A Tree
Distance: 2.2 miles
Date: Wednesday, December 17
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 30 – 60 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox8

Race 9: The One With Frosty
Distance: 3.3 miles
Date: Thursday, December 18
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 40 – 80 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox9

Race 10: The One With A Star
Distance: 4.4 miles
Date: Friday, December 19
Start Time: 7 am or 6:30 pm
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 50 – 100 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox10

Race 11: The One With Stockings
Distance: 5.5 miles
Date: Saturday, December 20
Start Time: 8:30 am
Location: Snow Park (Lake Merritt) Oakland
Duration: 60 – 120 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox11

Race 12: The One With A Toy Horse
Distance: 6.6 miles
Date: Sunday, December 21
Start Time: 8:30 am
Location: Reinhardt Redwoods Regional Park, Oakland
Duration: 70 – 150 min
Info/Register: www.atheon.org/race/12rox12

Note: Durations apply to racers running, those playing as a standalone quest and walking can take longer.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: $25*
*For Those Racing: 1 Race is $25/player, 6 Races for $75/player (Save $75), or all 12 Races for $110/player (Save $190). Or you can purchase one or more of the standalone "Scavenger Quest" for $25 per quest and play at your own pace/time during the day of the event (7am - 8 pm)
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Christmas, Fun & Games, In Person, Nature, Outdoors, Sports & Wellness, Walks & Tours
Venue: Snow Park
Address: Harrison St & Lakeside Dr, Oakland, CA