Jolly Jog
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Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Gaithersburg (201 Market St. West). Distances: 5K. Entry from $25.
Course and race notes
Fleet Feet Gaithersburg Jolly Jog 2026.
Join us for a festive run where participants dress in Santa suits to bring holiday spirit to the community! This fun-filled event celebrates the season while getting some exercise in. First 20 runners to register will receive a FREE Santa Suit to run in! Event Details.
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
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Oct 28, 2026
Race day in Gaithersburg
Weather
47° / 32°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 32% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Rockville 1 Ne, MD (4.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:18 AM – 4:46 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 42 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
- Garage A0.3 mi
- Garage B0.3 mi
17 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Kenaki Sushi Counter restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Vasili's Kitchen restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Lapu Lapu restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Häagen-Dazs ice creamunder 0.1 mi
48 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.4 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, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
15 within 3 mi18 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Motel 6
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: TownePlace Suites Gaithersburg
About 6 min drive1.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Courtyard
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Marriott
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: DoubleTree
About 7 min drive2.2 mi from the start
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