Sun, Dec 6, 2026

OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK

Alexandria, VA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK

The course runs through wooded parkland along a trail in Alexandria, with tree cover most of the way and a feel that is quieter than a road race. Strollers and leashed dogs are welcome, so the field tends to mix families with regular runners. The race benefits Tunnel to Towers, a foundation that supports military and first responders.

Post-race, the group heads to a nearby brewery where a local pizza outfit sets up on site. Packet pickup runs the afternoon before at that same brewery, with race-morning pickup also available for those who cannot make it.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

181finishers

20:53winner

35:34median

1:05:04cutoff

Top 3: David Lyons (20:53) · Joshua Lamothe (21:05) · Matt Lynch (21:30)

The OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK has been held every year since at least 2024. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/6/2026 09:30$35

1 Mile12/6/2026 09:00Free

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Common Questions About the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK

Will I finish last at the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 35:34, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:04, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (181 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:53 while the median finisher took 35:34. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK?

Join a local run club. Old Town Run Club, Northern Virginia Running Club and others in Alexandria welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.