About the Hoboken's Jingle Bell 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run
The course runs along Hoboken's waterfront at Pier A Park, so you get open views of the water for most of the race. People show up in Santa suits and holiday costumes, and there is music along the way. Hot chocolate is waiting at the finish, which makes the cold feel like part of the plan.
Packet pickup runs the evening before at a health center on Newark Street, and picking up early is strongly encouraged to keep race morning moving. The bib pickup window is a few hours, giving you flexibility to swing by after work.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/12/2026 10:00$40
1 Mile Fun Run12/12/2026 09:00$20
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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