Jingle Bell Jog Fort Lauderdale
Updated
Sunday, December 20, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Ocean Side Park). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after December 4.
Course and race notes
The Fort Lauderdale Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual running event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holidays… Jingle Bells, Santa, Mistletoe, Egg Nog, Reindeer, Elves!
Most events give out a shirt with your entry; not this event! All participants will receive a Santa Suit costume!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 20
2026 · in 43 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Las Olas Ocean Side Park
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Area: Broward & Fort Lauderdale, Miami & Fort Lauderdale
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 20 (in 43 days)
Opened Jun 3, 2026
Race day in Fort Lauderdale
Weather
78° / 63°F
Typical high and low for December 20, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Ft Lauderdale Beach, FL (2.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:02 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday. The first start is 58 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 19
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.