Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Philadelphia (4747 South Broad Street). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 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
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30 to $50
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 Philadelphia
Weather
47° / 32°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 35% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Philadelphia Intl Airport, PA (3.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 4:36 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
- Lot D0.5 mi
- Lot J0.6 mi
- Lot C0.6 mi
50 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Gatehouse restaurant0.2 mi
- DiNic's Pork & Beef restaurant0.2 mi
- Shop 543 restaurant0.4 mi
- Jharoka Cafe restaurant0.4 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, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)8 within 3 mi85 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Courtyard Philadelphia South at The Navy Yard
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Philadelphia Live! Hotel
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Holiday Inn
About 28 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Rainbow Motel
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport
About 9 min drive2.9 mi from the start
Check prices at Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Philadelphia Airport →
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