Jolly Jog 5K Fun Run/Walk
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Durham (6807 Fayetteville Rd). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25; the 5K goes from $25 to $30 after November 30.
Course and race notes
Oh what fun it is to run! Join Fleet Feet Durham for a festive and family-friendly 5K fun run on December 12, 2026.
Our Fun Run/Walk registration will include:. Entry into our 5K Fun run/walk. a Santa Suit! Entry into our festive raffles. Support for our local community partners.
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
5K
Price
$25
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 30, 2026
Race day in Durham
Weather
55° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Chapel Hill Williams Airport, NC (7.3 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. The first start is 44 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
28 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- P.F. Chang's restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Chili's restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Potbelly Sandwich Shop quick biteunder 0.1 mi
- Los tres restaurantunder 0.1 mi
29 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
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)16 within 3 mi29 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hilton Garden Inn Durham Southpoint
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Durham Southpoint
About 24 min walk1.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Hyatt Place Durham/Southpoint
About 27 min walk1.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Candlewood Suites Durham-Rtp
About 6 min drive2.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Highwood Suites Extended Stay
About 6 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.