Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Covington (1 W Rivercenter Blvd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 11.
Course and race notes
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation.
Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure! Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride.
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
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Race day in Covington
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
- Rivercenter Parking Entranceunder 0.1 mi
- Lot E0.4 mi
- Central Riverfront Garage0.5 mi
12 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- 10 West restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- LaRosa's Pizzeria restaurant0.5 mi
- Gold Star Chili quick bite0.5 mi
- The Filson Queen City Kitchen & Bar restaurant0.5 mi
16 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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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