Jingle Bell Run - Newport News
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Newport News (51 Copeland Lane). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 4.
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 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
51 Copeland Lane
Newport News, VA 23601
Area: Newport News, Hampton & Williamsburg, Hampton Roads
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jun 19, 2026
Race day in Newport News
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Newport News Intl Airport, VA (5.5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:04 AM – 4:49 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
40 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Port Arthurs restaurant0.3 mi
- Farmer’s Table restaurant0.3 mi
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
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.