Jingle All the Way 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Mint Hill (8850 Fairview Road). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $35 after December 4.
Course and race notes
Come join us for our 10th annual 5K Jingle All the Way run/walk.
The event will be hosted rain, snow, or shine; please plan accordingly. As this event is centered around the holidays, lets make it fun and see how many can arrive and run/walk dressed as Santa or his helpers.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Aug 30, 2026
Race day in Mint Hill
Weather
57° / 36°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 30% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Monroe Airport, NC (11.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:15 AM – 5:10 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.6 mi away.
Places to eat
- Shep's Bar and Grill restaurant0.5 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.