Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Oct 31, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 5, 20265:30 PM | $20$25 after Oct 31, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Oct 31, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Oct 30, then $25 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Virginia, which costs $22.50 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 1 Mile starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322
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 (2 years)Aggregated from official results (Mettle Events) for Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 7:01 or better, the top quarter in 8:40, and half the field in 10:52; the last tenth came in after 13:45.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 8:15 | 6:00 |
| 20-29 | 10:48 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 9:12 | 10:39 |
| 40-49 | 8:38 | 7:20 |
| 50-59 | 12:29 | 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.
Finishers by year
Down 5 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads 1 Mile year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 166 to 158 finishers, and the median time dropped from 11:04 to 10:52.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 158 (-5%) | 10:52 | under 7:01 | 5:29 |
| 2024 | 166 | 11:04 | under 7:18 | 5:15 |
From each year's official results for the 1 Mile; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Virginia 1-mile races
The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 8:40, against 9:07 in a typical Virginia 1-mile race, so times here run 5 percent faster.
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 36°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°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
- 173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Results posted by the race
- Results
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Oct 31, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $20, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 1-mile race in Virginia, which costs $22.50 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?
- 1 Mile.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 158 runners finished the 1 Mile; the median finish was 10:52 and the winner ran 5:29.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 8:40, against 9:07 in a typical Virginia 1-mile race, so times here run 5 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA 23322.
From the organizers
Ever wanted to race your friends, family and neighbors down Battlefield Blvd? Well, the Holly Jolly Jog is back for a 3rd year! A family-friendly, 1 mile fun run and race before the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade will give you the chance to do exactly that. 30 minutes before the start of the Christmas parade, lace up and run, jog, or walk the route - under the lights - and being cheered on by thousands of your Chesapeake friends and family. Add to the festivities with Christmas lights, pjs, ugly sweaters and costumes (no full Santa costumes allowed - there’s only one Santa in the parade).