Fleet Feet Cincinnati presents... The Jolly Jog
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Cincinnati (520 Vine St). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
'Tis the season to get jolly! Grab your Santa hats, lace up your running shoes, and get ready to spread some holiday cheer at The Jolly Jog 5K, presented by Fleet Feet!
We're bringing the holiday spirit to downtown Cincinnati with a festive 5K that's all about community, movement, and having a ridiculously good time.
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 5, 2026
Race day in Cincinnati
Weather
45° / 29°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 37% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cincinnati Lunken Airport, OH (5.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:47 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 13 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
- Fountain Square Parking · paidunder 0.1 mi
- The Mabley Place Garage · paid0.1 mi
- URS Center0.1 mi
149 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Chipotle quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Kidd Coffee cafeunder 0.1 mi
- CityBird Tenders quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Mi Cozumel restaurantunder 0.1 mi
137 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 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 11
Where to stay
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