Sun, Dec 20, 2026

Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler

Newtown, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021

5.3 Miles

About the Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler

The course runs the back section of Tyler State Park, looping in a counterclockwise direction through wooded park terrain that feels removed from the busier areas. Runners tend to show up in holiday costume, jingle bells, ugly sweaters, and festive hats, so the field has a certain look to it even on cold winter mornings.

This race is part of a longer weekly winter series run by a local running club, but single-race entry is available and handled on-site on race day, so no advance registration is needed if you just want to show up and run one. Series competitors have additional requirements around volunteering, but casual participants can keep it simple.

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Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5.3 Miles Results · 2025

315finishers

28:39winner

49:25median

1:23:39cutoff

Top 3: ALEXANDER IZEWSKI (28:39) · AARON SKOLNIK (29:52) · ETHAN FRANK (30:01)

The Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Oct 18, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5.3 Miles12/20/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler

Will I finish last at the Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5.3 Miles field finished slower than 49:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:23:39, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler a good first 5.3 Miles?

A field of 315 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 5.3 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Jingle Bell 5.3 Miler?

The 5.3 Miles winner ran 28:39 while the median finisher took 49:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.