About the Jingle Dash 5K
The Jingle Dash runs through Robbins Park, so the surroundings are open and parklike rather than street-heavy. Runners are encouraged to show up in holiday costume, and many do, which gives the start line a different energy than most weekend races. Proceeds go toward grants for local nonprofits, so there is a clear community purpose behind the morning.
Packet pickup happens at two spots before race day: a local apothecary in Clarendon Hills the afternoon before, and a community house in Hinsdale the morning before. Both options give you a chance to sort your bib without scrambling on race morning.
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Jingle Dash 5K 2025 Results
Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5K Results · 2025
175finishers
18:48winner
33:24median
1:03:41cutoff
Top 3: Aaron Obert (18:48) · William Caldwell (18:57) · Ethan Smith (19:11)
The Jingle Dash 5K 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.
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
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