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Jingle Bell and holiday races 2026

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393 Jingle Bell runs, Santa runs and other holiday races are on the calendar in 34 cities between Thanksgiving weekend and New Year's Eve. Most are 5Ks with a kids' dash or a 1 mile fun run, and the busiest weekends are December 5 and 6 and December 12 and 13.

Tip: holiday races often add a price step in the last week or two. Look for the "Goes up" date on each race and sign up before it.

Our picks, one per city

Every holiday race, by city

Athens, GA

7 races

Atlanta

19 races

Austin

10 races

Boston

10 races

Charlotte

13 races

Chicago

14 races

Cincinnati

8 races

Cleveland & Akron

17 races

Dallas–Fort Worth

19 races

Denver & Boulder

6 races

Detroit & Ann Arbor

9 races

Fort Myers & Naples

11 races

Grand Rapids

2 races

Greenville, SC

7 races

Hampton Roads

8 races

Houston

11 races

Indianapolis

6 races

Kansas City

8 races

Knoxville

11 races

Los Angeles

16 races

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

10 races

New York City

22 races

Orlando

19 races

Philadelphia

21 races

Phoenix

6 races

Raleigh–Durham

9 races

Richmond

7 races

San Antonio

8 races

San Diego

5 races

Seattle

14 races

SF Bay Area

6 races

St. Louis

6 races

Tampa Bay

22 races

Washington, DC & Baltimore

26 races

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Quick answers

How many holiday races are there in December 2026?

Races Near lists 393 Jingle Bell, Santa and other holiday races in 34 US cities between November 27 and December 31, 2026. The busiest weekends are December 5 and 6 and December 12 and 13.

When is the Jingle Bell Run near me?

The Jingle Bell Run series has 34 dates listed this season, starting with Austin, TX on December 5. Find your city in the list on this page.

Are there races on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

Yes: Ccucc's Jingle All The Way 5k! (December 24, Amherst); Christmas Eve Ugly Sweater (December 24, Puyallup); CRC Christmas Eve 5K (December 24, Mansfield); Frosty 5 & Mistletoe Mile (December 24, Hudson); Holiday Stress Buster 5K - 14th Annual (December 24, Lake Helen); Santa Shuffle 5k & Kids Fun Run (December 24, Cumming); CRC Christmas Day 10K & 5K (December 25, Fort Worth); Jingle All the Way - Christmas Day 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids Dash by Califlow Runs (December 25, Long Beach).

What is the cheapest holiday 5K?

Wind Vineyards Reindeer Run/Walk on November 27 has the lowest starting price among these holiday races: from $5 for its cheapest event, before the registration platform's processing fee.

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