Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Jingle Bell 5k

Montrose, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

About the Jingle Bell 5k

The course winds through downtown Montrose streets while a broader holiday festival fills the town around it. Carolers and the scent of Christmas trees are part of the backdrop, not just the race itself. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, and holiday attire fits right in here. The race runs snow or shine, so dress for whatever the morning brings.

Bibs are picked up the morning of the race before the start. After you finish, the festival continues around you, with horse-drawn carriage rides, live music, a visit from Santa, and free activities throughout the day.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized 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

563finishers

17:39winner

39:15median

1:09:02cutoff

Top 3: Cody Adams (17:39) · Declan Giannone (17:52) · Jamison Myers (18:12)

The Jingle Bell 5k has been held every year since at least 2022. 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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/5/2026 09:00$45

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Common Questions About the Jingle Bell 5k

Will I finish last at the Jingle Bell 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 39:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:02, 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 5k a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 563 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 Jingle Bell 5k?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:39 while the median finisher took 39:15. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.