Jingle Bell Run - Michigan
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Harrison Township (31300 Metro Parkway). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $45 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 12.
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
Location
31300 Metro Parkway
Harrison Township, MI 48045
Area: Macomb County & Thumb Coast, Detroit & Ann Arbor
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Race day in Harrison Township
Weather
37° / 25°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 39% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mt Clemens Ang Base, MI (1.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:51 AM – 4:58 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 9 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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