About the Jingle 5K
The course runs in the evening, so the lighting matters, and the organizers lean into it: portable lights and street lamps line the route, and snow machines and holiday music fill the gaps between. It is an outdoor holiday display you happen to run through, which changes the feel of it.
The post-race party takes place at a medical center and apartment complex nearby, with food and drinks provided. Sponsor activations are part of the spread too, so there is reason to stick around after you finish.
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Distances & Start Times
5K12/18/2026 19:00$40
5K12/18/2026 19:00$45
250 Yards12/18/2026 18:45$20
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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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