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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20268:00 AM | $45$50 after Sep 29, 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 $50 on Sep 29, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in District of Columbia ($42.50).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Washington runs 34:25, about 11:05 a mile, based on 30 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:58 and men in 30:17.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:17 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 10 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Ohio Dr SW, Washington, DC 20024
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (ARE Event Productions) for Jingle 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:03 or better, the top quarter in 29:55, and half the field in 35:51; the last tenth came in after 51:08.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:51 | 19:39 |
| 20-29 | 18:29 | 17:58 |
| 30-39 | 20:31 | 16:42 |
| 40-49 | 23:37 | 19:51 |
| 50-59 | 23:45 | 20:18 |
| 60-69 | 39:32 | 25:43 |
| 70+ | n/a | 39:10 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Slower than most District of Columbia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:55, against 28:48 in a typical District of Columbia 5K, so times here run 4 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.
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 45°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 21% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 59°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.
What the organizers of Jingle 5K cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
There is NO RACE DAY PACKET PICK UP. Remember that race bib and gift item collection must be completed in advance of the Jingle 5K. Bibs are not offered on race day. Please plan to attend packet pick up at one of the locations, dates…
Awards
POST RACE FESTIVITIES. Will be held adjacent to the start / finish line on Ohio Dr SW, directly next to the West Potomac Park softball fields! Post race refreshments and water will be available just past the finish line. Please make your…
Rules and FAQ
RUNNING WITH YOUR DOG. If you will be participating with a dog, we will ask you in registration to please acknowledge that you agree to abide by the following safety guidelines: Insure that your dog is on a non-retractable leash no longer…
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This flat and fast 5K course will take runners along the streets of downtown Washington, DC, taking in gorgeous views of the Tidal Basin and the Potomac River. The start and finish lines are located on Ohio Drive SW, directly next to the West Potomac Park softball fields, 2912 Independence Ave SW.
Kick off the holiday season with this fun and festive fitness celebration!