Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K RUN | 5K | Dec 20, 20269:00 AM | $35$40 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| ELF DASH | 1 Mile | Dec 20, 202610:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K RUN: $35 until Oct 2, then $40 until Nov 8, then $45 until Dec 19, then $50 until Dec 20.
- ELF DASH: $20 until Dec 20.
Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Atlanta runs 36:48, about 11:51 a mile, based on 86 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:27 and men in 31:56.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:37 AM, and the 5K RUN starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 940 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Piedmont Park, Charles Allen entrance off of 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30306
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog?
In 2022, the fastest tenth finished in 25:23 or better, the top quarter in 32:08, and half the field in 37:26; the last tenth came in after 1:00:20.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:16 | 21:50 |
| 20-29 | 23:45 | 32:53 |
| 30-39 | 33:14 | 23:39 |
| 40-49 | 27:32 | 22:57 |
| 50-59 | 29:41 | 27:59 |
| 60-69 | 42:09 | 34:05 |
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 2022.
Finishers by year
Down 35 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2022, the field went from 344 to 222 finishers, and the median time dropped from 39:10 to 37:26.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 222 (-35%) | 37:26 | under 25:23 | 18:42 |
| 2021 | 344 | 39:10 | under 26:22 | 17:07 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Georgia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 32:08, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 9 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 20 the day usually runs from 38°F at dawn to 55°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 26°F and hot years reach 68°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
- Piedmont Park, Charles Allen entrance off of 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30306Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 940 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026), 2025 (Dec 21, 2025), 2024 (Dec 22, 2024), 2023 (Dec 24, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 12, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 20, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Georgia?
- At $35, entry is about 17 percent above a typical 5K in Georgia, which costs $30 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 222 runners finished the 5K RUN; the median finish was 37:26 and the winner ran 18:42.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2022 5K field finished under 32:08, against 29:30 in a typical Georgia 5K, so times here run 9 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Piedmont Park, Charles Allen entrance off of 10th Street, Atlanta, GA 30306.
From the organizers
The Atlanta Jingle Bell Jog 5K is an annual running event that champions all things associated with the festive winter holidays… Jingle Bells, Santa, Mistletoe, Reindeer, Elves! Most events give out a shirt with your entry; not this event! All participants will receive a Santa Suit costume! You will also receive a pair of Jingle Bells to tie to your running shoes! The sights and sounds of running Santas will take over Piedmont Park! All finishers will be treated with a Holiday themed medal!
Piedmont Park, Charles Allen entrance off of 10th Street
Race weekend schedule:
Packet Pick-Up & Registration:
Big Peach Ride + Run
Saturday, December 20th; 11am-2pm
800 Peachtree Street, Suites B & C
Atlanta, GA 30308
404.602.9903