Jingle 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Arcadia, Florida
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $35 on Oct 11, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingle 1mile fun run kids 10 & Under | Kids | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | Free | – |
| Jingle 5K | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:30 AM | $30$35 after Oct 11, 2026 | – |
| Jingle 5k Walkers | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:30 AM | $25$30 after Oct 11, 2026 | – |
| VIRTUAL 5kVirtual | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:30 AM | $39.50 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jingle 1mile fun run kids 10 & Under: Free until Dec 12.
- Jingle 5K: $30 until Oct 10, then $35 until Dec 10, then $40 until Dec 12.
- Jingle 5k Walkers: $25 until Oct 10, then $30 until Dec 10, then $35 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Florida runs 37:38, about 12:07 a mile, based on 1,089 races with published results. Women typically finish in 40:57 and men in 33:05.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:07 AM, and the Jingle 1mile fun run kids 10 & Under starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 60 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1100 W. Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266
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 12 the day usually runs from 61°F at dawn to 79°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 12% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 1100 W. Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 60 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle 5K?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Oct 11, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $30, entry is about 13 percent below a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 1100 W. Hickory St., Arcadia, FL 34266.
From the organizers
Event date: December 12
Race Schedule
1-Mile Fun Run: 8:00 a.m. – This event is for children ages 10 and under.
This event is free, and all participants will receive a participation ribbon.
5K Run/Walk: STARTS @ 8:30 a.m. – Chip timed.
Registration:
5K Runners/Walkers
$30 Runner / $25 Walker – Early Registration through October 10
$35 Runner / $30 Walker – October 11 through December 10
$40 Runner / $35 Walker – Race Day
Online registration will close on December 10.
Virtual Runner:
$39.50
Everyone registered will receive a T-Shirts until supplies last. Register early!!