Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Charlotte (7211 Waverly Walk Avenue). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
Oh What Fun It Is to Run! Jolly Jog Fun Run/Walk - Dec 12 8 am - Fleet Feet 7211 Waverly Walk Avenue Charlotte 28277.
Jolly Jog is Fleet Feet’s holiday celebration in motion. Pick up your Santa suit and join a whole crowd of fellow Santas for cheerful miles, seasonal fun and a chance to support a local cause.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$25
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Nov 1, 2026
Race day in Charlotte
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Monroe Airport, NC (8.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:21 AM – 5:12 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 39 minutes after sunrise.
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
13 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Firehouse Subs quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Starbucks cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Chick-fil-A quick bite0.1 mi
- Chipotle quick bite0.1 mi
30 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
2 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)4 within 3 mi10 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Charlotte South
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Residence Inn Charlotte Piper Glen
About 8 min drive2.5 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Piper Glen
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Check prices at Home2 Suites by Hilton Charlotte Piper Glen →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Charlotte/Ballantyne
About 12 min drive4.1 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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