Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 7:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Easley, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $10
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kid's Reindeer 1 Mile | Kids | Dec 5, 20267:15 PM | $10 | – |
| Jingle Jam 5k | 5K | Dec 5, 20267:35 PM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kid's Reindeer 1 Mile: $10 until Dec 5.
- Jingle Jam 5k: $25 until Dec 5.
Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Easley runs 33:59, about 10:56 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:58 and men in 30:01.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Kid's Reindeer 1 Mile starts at 7:15 PM. The start sits about 930 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC 29642
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 (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:34 or better, the top quarter in 24:11, and half the field in 28:42; the last tenth came in after 47:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:51 | 18:19 |
| 20-29 | 27:43 | 27:42 |
| 30-39 | 27:40 | 18:39 |
| 40-49 | 30:55 | 21:51 |
| 50-59 | 30:14 | 23:09 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 32:13 |
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
Up 35 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 131 to 177 finishers, and the median time dropped from 30:10 to 28:42.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 177 (+11%) | 28:42 | under 21:34 | 17:19 |
| 2024 | 160 (+43%) | 31:23 | under 22:03 | 18:17 |
| 2023 | 112 (-15%) | 29:17 | under 23:54 | 16:38 |
| 2022 | 131 | 30:10 | under 21:50 | 17:50 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:11, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 15 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 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 29°F and hot years reach 65°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
- 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC 29642Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 930 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 9, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 7:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 5, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 177 runners finished the Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k; the median finish was 28:42 and the winner ran 17:19.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:11, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 15 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 154 Green Wave Blvd, Easley, SC 29642.
From the organizers
On Saturday December 5th, 2026 the Green Wave Jingle Jam will be held at Easley High School in Easley, SC. This 5k will be an evening race and will be lit up all throughout the course along campus. It is mostly flat with minimal hills and has an entire downhill finish to the Track. The entire community is welcome to attend this fun event! NEW THIS YEAR: Kid's Reindeer 1 Mile. There will be a costume contest before the start of the Kid's Mile, music throughout the course, hot chocolate after the race, & awards directly following the race
Registration:
$10 for the Kid's Reindeer Run
$25 for the Green Wave Jingle Jam 5k