Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks
Updated
Saturday, November 21, 2026, first start 7:00 PM, in Grand Rapids (50 Monroe Ave NW). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Who. All festive runners and walkers who want to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Grand Rapids!
What. As part of the Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazelle Sports will be putting on a free 3-mile Jingle Bell Run.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, November 21
2026 · in 14 days
Start time
7:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Closing soon
Online signup closes Sat Nov 21 (in 14 days)
Opened Nov 3, 2026
Race day in Grand Rapids
Weather
45° / 29°F
Typical high and low for November 21, with a 43% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, E Grand Rapids, MI (3.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:41 AM – 5:15 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The 7:00 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
- Louis Campau Ramp · paidunder 0.1 mi
- Ottawa Fulton Ramp · paidunder 0.1 mi
- JW Marriott Parking · paid0.1 mi
117 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Barrio Tacos restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- GringoDog's Hotdog Cart quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Gimme's Par & Grill restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Panera Bread quick biteunder 0.1 mi
74 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 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 Nov 20
Where to stay
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