Sat, Dec 5, 2026

JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK

Coplay, PA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

8K5K

Entry is $17.50 now and rises to $22 after Nov 21, 2026, so registering before then saves $4.50.

About the JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK

The 8K runs along the Ironton Rail Trail, starting near the Coplay Pavilion and finishing at the American Club on Cherry Street. The course is flat the whole way, which makes it a fast out-and-back on the trail. Costumes are encouraged, and the morning has a holiday feel, Santa included. Hot dogs, soup, and hot chocolate are waiting at the finish.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at the American Club, with a race-morning option opening well before the start. The rolling start clears runners through before walkers head out. The American Club on Cherry Street is the hub for everything before and after the race.

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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.

8K · 2025 results

99finishers

28:40winner

45:54median

1:07:47cutoff

Top 3: Jacob Parker (28:40) · Daryl Good (29:21) · Francis Spear (30:00)

The JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK has been held every year since at least 2017. 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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

8K12/5/2026 09:00$35

8K Run - Student12/5/2026 09:00$18

5K12/5/2026 09:05$20

5K Walk - Student12/5/2026 09:05$13

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Common Questions About the JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK

Will I finish last at the JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK?

Almost certainly not. Half the 8K field finished slower than 45:54, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:07:47, 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 8K RUN & 5K WALK a good first 8K?

It is a small race (99 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 8K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the JINGLE BELL 8K RUN & 5K WALK?

The 8K winner ran 28:40 while the median finisher took 45:54. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.