Sat, Dec 5, 2026

DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

Annapolis, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K3K

Entry is $50 now and rises to $60 after Nov 15, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

The Jingle Bell 5K and 3K are held at Quiet Waters Park, starting and finishing at the Sassafras Pavilion. The park setting keeps things scenic without being demanding on the legs. The race benefits the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation, raising awareness and funds for lung and ovarian cancer research and patient services. There is also a best-costume award, so holiday attire is part of the morning.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local fitness studio, with race-morning pickup at the pavilion as well. Plan to arrive a bit before the start, as online registration stays open until just before the gun. Age group awards go deep across the field, and both distances run close together in the morning.

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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

160finishers

19:17winner

36:22median

1:06:11cutoff

Top 3: John Ford (19:17) · Katie Levine (21:52) · Joey Mazzara (22:47)

The DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/5/2026 09:00$50

3K12/5/2026 09:05$50

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Common Questions About the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

Will I finish last at the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:22, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:06:11, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (160 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 DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K?

The 5K winner ran 19:17 while the median finisher took 36:22. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.