Clinton 5K Jingle Jog 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Clinton, New York
- Entry fee
- From $30 · goes up to $35 on Nov 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton Jingle Jog | 5K | Nov 28, 20268:00 AM | $30$35 after Nov 26, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 26, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Nov 26, then $35 until Nov 28.
Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:09 AM, and the Clinton Jingle Jog starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 650 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Williams Street, Clinton, NY 13323
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 (Leone Timing) for Clinton 5K Jingle Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Clinton 5K Jingle Jog?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:47 or better, the top quarter in 29:40, and half the field in 34:55; the last tenth came in after 55:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:34 | 20:42 |
| 20-29 | 33:13 | 28:05 |
| 30-39 | 27:17 | 27:28 |
| 40-49 | 27:42 | 23:39 |
| 50-59 | 28:25 | 31:25 |
| 60-69 | 35:49 | 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 32 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
Clinton 5K Jingle Jog 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 306 to 207 finishers, and the median time rose from 33:22 to 34:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 207 (-32%) | 34:55 | under 25:47 | 18:40 |
| 2024 | 306 | 33:22 | under 23:50 | 16:55 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:40, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 6 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 November 28 the day usually runs from 28°F at dawn to 40°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 39% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 47°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
- Williams Street, Clinton, NY 13323Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 650 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024), 2023 (Nov 25, 2023), 2022 (Nov 26, 2022), 2021 (Nov 27, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Clinton 5K Jingle Jog?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 26, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 28, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
- 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, 207 runners finished the Clinton Jingle Jog; the median finish was 34:55 and the winner ran 18:40.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:40, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 6 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Williams Street, Clinton, NY 13323.
From the organizers
Join us for the 9th annual Clinton 5K Jingle Jog on Saturday, November 28, 2026 at 8:00 am at the corner of Williams Street and College Street. Limited t-shirt size and goodie bags available (first 300 registered runners only). All registered runners will receive jingle bells to pin on with their bibs.
Bib pickup is available on Friday, November 27th from 12:00 - 6:00 pm or on Saturday, November 28th starting at 7:00 am on Williams Street. Registration is ONLINE only.
The Clinton 5K Jingle Jog will be timed by Leone Timing and dressing up is encouraged! They will be posting results on their website live during the event.
Medals are given to the top three Male and Female finishers.