About the Jingle Bell Jog Chattanooga
This one starts at Ross' Landing in downtown Chattanooga, and the crowd looks the part: participants run in Santa suits, with jingle bells tied to their shoes. The noise alone tells you what kind of morning it is. The route stays in the heart of downtown, so there is plenty to look at and plenty of people watching from the sidewalks.
Packet pickup and the race start are both at Ross' Landing, with pickup wrapping up just before the gun. There is a holiday-themed spread at the finish, and the whole thing runs rain or shine.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/19/2026 09:00$30
1 Mile12/19/2026 10:00$15
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