Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog 2026
- Date
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (Indiana)
- Location
- Mishawaka, Indiana
- Entry fee
- From Free
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog | – | Dec 8, 20266:30 PM | Free | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Free until Dec 8.
Online registration closes Dec 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:58 AM, and the Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 750 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4015 Filbert Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545
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 8 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 39°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 23% of days. Cold snaps dip to 14°F and hot years reach 51°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
- 4015 Filbert Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 750 feet
- Included with entry
- Blinky Light
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- See events
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 8, 2026), 2025 (Dec 9, 2025), 2024 (Dec 10, 2024), 2023 (Dec 12, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Annual Running of the Lights & Jolly Jog?
- Tuesday, December 8, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 8, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- 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?
- See the event list above.
- Where does it start?
- 4015 Filbert Rd, Mishawaka, IN 46545.
From the organizers
Join us December 8, 2026 for a running tour of Winding Brook Park's brilliant display of holiday lights. Winding Brook Park's residents create beautiful light displays each year and take donations for area charities. Fleet Feet Mishawaka is looking to donate a total of $2000 this year. Fleet Feet will start the donations off with $1000 leaving the remaining $1000 up to our amazing running community. We are suggesting a minimum $5 donation per runner to help get us there.
Teddy Bear Trot: In addition to your cash donations, we encourage everyone to bring a stuffed teddy bear, which will be provided to a local Non-profit to give kids an extra hug this holiday season.