13th Annual Jingle Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 3:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Troutman, North Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $30
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingle Run 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20263:00 PM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Dec 13.
Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Troutman runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:02 and men in 27:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:24 AM, and the Jingle Run 5K starts at 3:00 PM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
400 N. Eastway Dr., Troutman, NC 28166
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 52°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 400 N. Eastway Dr., Troutman, NC 28166Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 17, 2023), 2022 (Dec 4, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 13th Annual Jingle Run 5K?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 3:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 13, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for North Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in North Carolina ($30).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 400 N. Eastway Dr., Troutman, NC 28166.
From the organizers
The Town of Troutman Jingle Run 5k is festive and family-friendly! The run takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026 @ 3pm and will run through the Town of Troutman, starting at Troutman Town Hall. Please register by 11/24/26 to guarantee your t-shirt size. Please consider donating a new toy or personal care item for My Sister's house to support their holiday season (see list of ideas below) Bring this item with you on race day. We will be collecting on-site.
Register here or in person (prior to race day) at Troutman Parks & Rec- 334 North Ave, Troutman, NC. Contact [email protected] with questions. Stroller friendly, but please use caution.