Eggnog Jog
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:30 AM, in Utica (8409 Hall Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $15.
Course and race notes
A 1st Saturday of December tradition at the Hansons Utica location.
Check in begins at 8:30 AM with the 5K starting at 9:30. Afterwards enjoy Hot Chocolate and Eggnog! Age group awards to 1st place in every age group.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$15
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Oct 22, 2026
Race day in Utica
Weather
40° / 27°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 39% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mt Clemens Ang Base, MI (10.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:46 AM – 4:59 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
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.2 mi away.
Places to eat
- A Slice of Rome Pizzeria quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- The Original Buscemis quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Tim Hortons cafe0.2 mi
- Host restaurant0.3 mi
9 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 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 4
Where to stay
5 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)8 within 3 mi15 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Detroit Utica
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard Detroit Utica
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place Detroit/Utica
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Detroit Utica
About 20 min walk1.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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