About the Norwalk Jingle Bell 5K
The course starts at a splash pad and heads out through the residential streets surrounding Calf Pasture Beach, winding through several neighborhood blocks before looping back along the beach road past the softball fields to the finish at Ripka's. The terrain is flat, and the route is certified, so the out-and-back neighborhood section gives way to a pleasant stretch along the water at the end.
The race starts and finishes at Calf Pasture Beach, so parking is tied to that area. Packet pickup happens on-site; once you register on your own device via QR code, you head straight to the bib pickup area. Registration is online only, so come with that sorted ahead of time. Note that dogs are not welcome at this event.
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