Jingle Bell Run - Tampa, FL
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Tampa (4810 N Himes Ave). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $45 to $50; the 5K goes from $50 to $55 after December 12.
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
Sunday, December 13
2026 · in 36 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$45 to $50
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Opened Jul 3, 2026
Race day in Tampa
Weather
74° / 56°F
Typical high and low for December 13, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Tampa Intl Airport, FL (3.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 5:35 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
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
9 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Landers Steakhouse restaurant0.3 mi
- Wendy's quick bite0.5 mi
- Pollo Tropical quick bite0.6 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, Sat Dec 12
Where to stay
3 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)33 within 3 mi100 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Country Inn & Suites, Tampa RJ Stadium
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Econo Lodge Airport @ RJ Stadium
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa / Raymond James Stadium
About 13 min walk0.7 mi from the start
Check prices at Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Tampa / Raymond James Stadium →
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: AC Hotel by Marriott Tampa Airport
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa - Stadium Area
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Check prices at Holiday Inn Express & Suites Tampa - Stadium Area →
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