City of Murphy's Jingle Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Murphy (550 N Murphy Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $20 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after November 26.
Course and race notes
Jingle All the Way! Celebrate the season at the Murphy Jingle Jog 5K and 1-Mile Reindeer Dash on Saturday, December 5, at Murphy Central Park!
Whether you are racing toward a new personal best, enjoying a festive run with friends or walking with the family, this holiday tradition offers a distance for everyone.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Oct 1, 2026
Race day in Murphy
Weather
59° / 38°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 25% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lavon Dam, TX (7.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:14 AM – 5:19 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
31 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Jersey Mike's Subs quick bite0.5 mi
- Mehfil Indian Cuisine restaurant0.5 mi
- Pie Five Pizza quick bite0.5 mi
- Country Burger restaurant0.6 mi
6 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 4
Where to stay
0 within 3 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Dallas - Wylie
About 9 min drive3.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Echo Suites Extended Stay by Wyndham Dallas Plano/Richardson
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites by Hilton Plano Richardson
About 11 min drive3.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: SpringHill Suites
About 11 min drive3.8 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.