Jingle Bell Run - Orlando, FL
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Orlando (4982 New Broad Street). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $45; the 5K goes from $45 to $50 after December 11.
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 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Race day in Orlando
Weather
74° / 55°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 26% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Orlando Executive Airport, FL (1.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:08 AM – 5:29 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 52 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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Café 906 restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- La Bella Luna restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Baldwin Perk Cafe cafe0.1 mi
- Five Guys quick bite0.1 mi
5 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.5 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 Dec 11
Where to stay
3 within 3 mi27 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Alfond Inn Rollins
About 7 min drive2.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Park Plaza Hotel
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Comfort Suites Downtown
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Eo Inn
About 9 min drive3.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: DoubleTree
About 10 min drive3.3 mi from the start
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