Ccucc's Jingle All The Way 5k!
Updated
Thursday, December 24, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Amherst (450 Washington St.). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after December 10.
Course and race notes
Let's begin our Christmas Eve celebration again this year by jingling through Amherst, spreading joy and cheer to our community.
We will also have a 1 mile Fun Walk for all the festive jinglers who want a more casual morning!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 24
2026 · in 47 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 Thu Dec 10 (in 33 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 24 (in 47 days)
Opened Oct 24, 2026
Race day in Amherst
Weather
36° / 24°F
Typical high and low for December 24, with a 42% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Elyria Lorain Co Airport, OH (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:52 AM – 5:03 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday.
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
17 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- Hotdog Heaven restaurant0.3 mi
- Hastee Tastee quick bite0.3 mi
- Olde Town Pizza restaurant0.5 mi
- Sugar Buzz ice cream0.5 mi
11 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, Wed Dec 23
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)3 within 3 mi5 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Sandstone Suites
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Motel 6 Amherst, OH - Cleveland West - Lorain
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Check prices at Motel 6 Amherst, OH - Cleveland West - Lorain →
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Days Inn by Wyndham Amherst
About 19 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Guest house
Hotel 4 of 5: Gardens of Charleston
About 14 min drive4.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Ariel Broadway Hotel
About 15 min drive4.9 mi from the start
More places on the map
See all places to stay near Amherst, OH ↗
Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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