Boley Centers' 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run
Updated
Friday, December 11, 2026, first start 7:30 PM, in St. Petersburg (2nd Ave. N. and Bayshore Drive NE). Distances: 5K. Entry from $40.
Course and race notes
Boley Centers’ 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run - Friday, 12/11/2026.
Get ready to dash through a 5k wonderland of twinkling lights, jammin' live local bands, and even a sprinkle of snow! You'll be glowing with your glow necklaces as you join a pack of merry runners, joggers, walkers, and their furry sidekicks.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Friday, December 11
2026 · in 34 days
Start time
7:30 PM
Earliest wave
Location
2nd Ave. N. and Bayshore Drive NE
St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Area: St. Petersburg & Clearwater, Tampa Bay
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$40
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Jun 1, 2026
Race day in St. Petersburg
Weather
73° / 59°F
Typical high and low for December 11, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg, FL (0.8 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:11 AM – 5:36 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Friday. The 7:30 PM start is after sunset, so bring a light and something reflective.
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
- McNulty Parking0.4 mi
- Municipal Services Center Parking Facility · paid0.4 mi
- P140.6 mi
39 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Fresco's Waterfront Bistro restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Bella Brava restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Stillwaters Tavern restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Cassis American Brasserie restaurantunder 0.1 mi
72 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: under 0.1 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, Thu Dec 10
Where to stay
23 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)41 within 3 mi60 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites Saint Petersburg/Downtown
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: The Birchwood
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Ponce de Leon Hotel
About 4 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hyatt Place Saint Petersburg / Downtown
About 5 min walk0.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Ascent Saint Petersburg
About 6 min walk0.3 mi from the start
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