2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt and a finisher medal
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Timed | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| 5K Untimed | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $40$45 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Kids Run | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $25$30 after Nov 1, 2026 | – |
| Virtual JinglerVirtual | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 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 Oct 31, then $50 until Dec 11, then $55 until Dec 12.
- 5K Untimed: $40 until Oct 31, then $45 until Dec 11, then $50 until Dec 12.
- Kids Run: $25 until Oct 31, then $30 until Dec 11, then $35 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Philadelphia runs 35:35, about 11:27 a mile, based on 47 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:51 and men in 31:36.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the 5K Timed starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Bryn Mawr Racing Company) for 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:53 or better, the top quarter in 29:07, and half the field in 33:14; the last tenth came in after 45:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 26:07 | 24:19 |
| 20-29 | 25:50 | 28:09 |
| 30-39 | 25:47 | 19:30 |
| 40-49 | 31:41 | 35:17 |
| 50-59 | 34:25 | 35:24 |
| 60-69 | 37:44 | n/a |
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.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:07, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 7 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 12 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 23°F and hot years reach 58°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
- 4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt; T-Shirt and Participant Medal
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $45, entry is about 50 percent above a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt and a finisher medal, 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, 174 runners finished the 5K Timed Run; the median finish was 33:14 and the winner ran 19:07.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:07, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 4747 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19112.
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!