Sat, Dec 12, 2026

South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026

Boston, MA

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K0.5 Miles100m

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Nov 29, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026

The course runs along Day Boulevard and out to Castle Island, hugging the South Boston waterfront the whole way. It is flat and quick underfoot, with open water views for most of the route. Youth sprints kick things off earlier in the morning, and the start and finish sit right in front of the school on East Broadway. Post-race, there are refreshments alongside the awards.

Bib pickup is available the evening before at the school, or from early on race morning itself. Street parking opens up along the beach area and adjacent blocks, and resident restrictions are not in effect on Saturdays, so finding a spot is generally straightforward.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a decent-sized field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

308finishers

17:44winner

31:16median

59:29cutoff

Top 3: Pat Fullerton (17:44) · Brandon Tower (18:06) · Brendan Good (18:07)

The South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026 has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/12/2026 10:00$30

0.5 Miles12/12/2026 09:15$15

100m12/12/2026 09:00$15

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Common Questions About the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026

Will I finish last at the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:16, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:29, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026 a good first 5K?

A field of 308 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026?

The 5K winner ran 17:44 while the median finisher took 31:16. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

Where can I train for the South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run 2026?

Join a local run club. Boston Fun Run, Boston Road Runners, Forest Hills Runners and others in Boston welcome runners of all paces, and a weekly group run is the most reliable way to hold a training block together.