2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Little Rock, Arkansas
- Entry fee
- From $40 · goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Timed | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Untimed | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual JinglerVirtual | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Timed: $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Dec 5, then $55 until Dec 5.
- 5K Untimed: $40 until Nov 1, then $45 until Dec 5, then $50 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 45 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Little Rock runs 38:04, about 12:15 a mile, based on 27 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:47 and men in 32:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K Timed starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 290 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results (MacDonald Timing, LLC) for 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:19 or better, the top quarter in 30:29, and half the field in 40:03; the last tenth came in after 55:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 31:02 | 26:16 |
| 20-29 | 32:09 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 33:45 | 30:22 |
| 40-49 | 33:10 | 24:11 |
| 50-59 | 32:15 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 40:51 | 29:27 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 37 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 84 to 115 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:12 to 40:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (-15%) | 40:03 | under 25:19 | 19:56 |
| 2024 | 135 (-1%) | 36:03 | under 23:30 | 16:14 |
| 2023 | 136 (+62%) | 38:39 | under 27:33 | 18:27 |
| 2022 | 84 | 34:12 | under 25:20 | 17:43 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Arkansas 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:29, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 5 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 67°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
- 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 290 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Little Rock, AR?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $40 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Arkansas?
- At $45, entry is about 45 percent above a typical 5K in Arkansas, which costs $31 right now.
- 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.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 115 runners finished the 5K Timed; the median finish was 40:03 and the winner ran 19:56.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:29, against 29:23 in a typical Arkansas 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 5900 Rebsamen Park Rd, Little Rock, AR 72202.
From the organizers
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. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.
Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!