Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Overland Park (5901 W. 135th Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 6.
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
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Opened Jun 19, 2026
Race day in Overland Park
Weather
45° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 18% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Olathe Johnson Co Exec Airport, KS (5 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:22 AM – 4:57 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 8 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
14 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Andy's Frozen Custard ice cream0.2 mi
- CAVA restaurant0.2 mi
- Bibibop Asian Grill restaurant0.2 mi
- Potbelly quick bite0.2 mi
27 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 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, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
5 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)12 within 3 mi24 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Element Overland Park
About 11 min walk0.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: TownePlace Suites Kansas City Overland Park
About 12 min walk0.6 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 14 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Overland Park
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Check prices at Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Overland Park →
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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