Jingle Bell 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 19, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Punta Gorda (42811 Lake Babcock Drive). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after December 18.
Course and race notes
Babcock Ranch is excited to announce our annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk.
The course is 3.1 miles of scenic beauty around Babcock Ranch. EARLY PACKET PICKUP: Wednesday & Thursday, Dec 17th and 18th, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Friday, Dec 19th, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 19
2026 · in 42 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
42811 Lake Babcock Drive
Punta Gorda, FL 33982
Area: Punta Gorda & Port Charlotte, Fort Myers & Naples
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 18 (in 41 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 19 (in 42 days)
Opened Aug 14, 2026
Race day in Punta Gorda
Weather
77° / 57°F
Typical high and low for December 19, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Myers Page Fld Airport, FL (15.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:10 AM – 5:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 50 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
8 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Square Scoops Coffee & Creamery ice cream0.2 mi
- The Lakehouse Kitchen & Bar restaurant0.2 mi
- Oar & Iron restaurant0.6 mi
Nearest public restroom: 0.2 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 18
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.