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Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Grove, Oklahoma
- Entry fee
- From $20
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 5, 20269:00 AM | $40 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Dec 5, 20269:15 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run: $40 until Dec 4.
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk: $20 until Dec 4.
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Oklahoma runs 36:00, about 11:35 a mile, based on 213 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:07 and men in 32:09.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 820 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
West 7th Street, Grove, OK 74344
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 (3 years)72
finishers
40:01
median (12:53 /mi)
18:44
winning time
63% / 37%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (I:40 Race Service) for Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:21 or better, the top quarter in 32:51, and half the field in 40:01; the last tenth came in after 1:01:02.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:35 | 21:55 |
| 30-39 | 37:24 | 34:27 |
| 40-49 | 36:17 | 31:51 |
| 50-59 | 52:08 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 54:08 | n/a |
| 70+ | 58:40 | 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
Up 80 percent since 2023.
40
2023
42
2024
72
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 40 to 72 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:38 to 40:01.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 72 (+71%) | 40:01 | under 25:21 | 18:44 |
| 2024 | 42 (+5%) | 38:10 | under 27:26 | 20:36 |
| 2023 | 40 | 32:38 | under 25:43 | 20:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Oklahoma 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:51, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here run 12 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 December 5 the day usually runs from 34°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 66°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Race details
- Where
- West 7th Street, Grove, OK 74344Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 820 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve T-shirt; T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Oklahoma?
- At $40, entry is about 33 percent above a typical 5K in Oklahoma, which costs $30 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, 72 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 40:01 and the winner ran 18:44.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 32:51, against 29:22 in a typical Oklahoma 5K, so times here run 12 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- West 7th Street, Grove, OK 74344.
From the organizers
Welcome to the Grand Lake Family YMCA's Fourth Annual Jingle Bell 5K & Fun Run/Walk!
Race will start and finish at Ridgerunner Stadium.
All proceeds will benefit the Grand Lake Family YMCA Annual Campaign!
Packet pickup will begin at 8:00am on Saturday, December 5, 2026
All Races starts at 9:00am.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 finishers in the following divisions: Youth 12 & Under, Male 13-49, Female 13-49, Male 50+, and Female 50+
Participants registered for the 5K will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, if registered by Friday, November 20, 2026. Fun Run participants will be able to purchase a long sleeve T-shirt at the time of registration, if registered by Friday, November 20, 2026.