Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Cary (850 Lower Garden Lane). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $30 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 4.
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 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$30 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jun 30, 2026
Race day in Cary
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 5.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cary, NC (3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:01 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
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