About the Jingle Jog 5K
The race runs through Murphy Central Park, a setting that lends itself well to a holiday-themed morning. Costumes are part of the culture here, and you will see Santa hats, antlers, and holiday pajamas throughout the field. The course is open to all paces, and a shorter distance option makes it easy to bring the whole family along.
A portion of each registration fee goes toward a local scholarship foundation, so the entry fee does more than cover the race. Beyond that, race photos are tied to bib numbers, so finding your pictures after the fact is straightforward without hunting through a gallery.
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Distances & Start Times
1 Mile12/5/2026 10:00$20
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 10:30$35
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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