Jingle Bell Leap 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Durham (Mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail - Miracle League Field). Distances: 5K. Entry from $20 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 30.
Course and race notes
The Jingle Bell LEAP is an out-and-back 5K Run/Walk beginning at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. This event supports the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership which provides quality bilingual pre-K education and tutoring to elementary and middle school students.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
Mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail - Miracle League Field
Durham, NC 27701
Area: Durham & Chapel Hill, Raleigh–Durham
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$20 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Sep 1, 2026
Race day in Durham
Weather
53° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 27% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Durham, NC (4.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:16 AM – 5:02 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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