Sun, Dec 20, 2026

Deltona Jingle Jog 5K

Deltona, FL

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 28, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Deltona Jingle Jog 5K

This is a holiday-themed race in Deltona where costumes are part of the culture. Runners show up in Santa hats, elf ears, and full gingerbread getups, and nobody looks twice. The course is a timed run, though plenty of people treat it as a neighborhood stroll in festive gear.

There are snacks and refreshments at the finish, and age group awards are part of the post-race setup. The atmosphere leans more toward holiday party than hard effort, though the clock is running if you want it to be.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

254finishers

15:08winner

37:21median

1:00:23cutoff

Top 3: Robert Cruz (15:08) · Renn Telles (16:22) · Mikey Wheaton (20:05)

The Deltona Jingle Jog 5K 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.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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

3.1 Miles12/20/2026 08:00$30

Kids 5K12/20/2026 08:00$20

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Common Questions About the Deltona Jingle Jog 5K

Will I finish last at the Deltona Jingle Jog 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 37:21, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:00:23, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Deltona Jingle Jog 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 254 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Deltona Jingle Jog 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 15:08 while the median finisher took 37:21. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.