Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Cloud, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $45 on Nov 7, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingle Bell 5k Ages 13 and Older | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $35$45 after Nov 7, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Bell 5k Ages 4 - 12 | 5K | Dec 12, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $45 on Nov 7, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jingle Bell 5k Ages 13 and Older: $35 until Nov 6, then $45 until Dec 12.
- Jingle Bell 5k Ages 4 - 12: $20 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
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 Bell 5k Ages 13 and Older starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1104 Lakeshore Blvd., Saint Cloud, FL 34769
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2024 results
All results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 28:16 or better, the top quarter in 34:16, and half the field in 41:27; the last tenth came in after 59:39.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:13 | 24:18 |
| 20-29 | 40:21 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 32:08 | 37:58 |
| 40-49 | 38:30 | 32:34 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Down 58 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2024, the field went from 296 to 124 finishers, and the median time dropped from 45:59 to 41:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 124 (-49%) | 41:27 | under 28:16 | 20:01 |
| 2023 | 244 (+31%) | 46:12 | under 30:45 | 20:50 |
| 2022 | 186 (-37%) | 41:46 | under 24:49 | 17:09 |
| 2021 | 296 | 45:59 | under 27:00 | 20:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:16, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 14 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 12 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 81°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
- 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., Saint Cloud, FL 34769Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025), 2024 (Dec 14, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022), 2021 (Nov 13, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $45 on Nov 7, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Florida ($34.50).
- 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 2024, 124 runners finished the Jingle Bell 5k Ages 13 and Older; the median finish was 41:27 and the winner ran 20:01.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 34:16, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 14 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 1104 Lakeshore Blvd., Saint Cloud, FL 34769.
From the organizers
Welcome to the 7th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run
Presented by the Burns Group and the PIC Fundraising Committee
Benefiting St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School – Saint Cloud, FL
Join us for a festive 5K run/walk to support enhancements to our school’s playground area. This family-friendly event is open to all ages and is a fun way to get active while giving back to our school community.
Event Details
Location: St. Cloud Lakefront Park, 1104 Lakeshore Blvd, St. Cloud, FL 34769
Date: Saturday, December 12, 2026
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Bib & Packet Pick-Up: 6:45 AM
Registration
Adults (13 & up): $35 through November 6 | $45 starting November 7
Kids (4–12): $20 (optional $10 race shirt)