Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 7:30 AM, in Lakeland (2900 Buckingham Ave). Distances: 5K.
Course and race notes
Join the City of Lakeland for its 12th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k on the scenic Three Parks Trail, December 12 at 7:30 am.
Holiday attire, and cheer, is welcome!! This is a FREE event this year! Don't Wait to register. The event will be capped at 600.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
7:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
See the registration page
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 10 (in 33 days)
Opened Jul 6, 2026
Race day in Lakeland
Weather
76° / 55°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 22% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Lakeland 2, FL (4.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:09 AM – 5:33 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 21 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
2 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.5 mi away.
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 mi16 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Lakeland South
About 19 min walk0.9 mi from the start
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Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Residence Inn Lakeland
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard by Marriott Lakeland
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Home2 Suites
About 6 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel · Hampton Inn & Suites
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn and Suites Lakeland-South Polk Parkway
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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