Jingle Bell Beach Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 20, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (Honolulu)
- Location
- Kailua Kona, Hawaii
- Entry fee
- From $45 · goes up to $50 on Nov 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Dec 20, 20267:30 AM | $45$50 after Nov 1, 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 Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Nov 1, then $50 until Dec 18.
Online registration closes Dec 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Hawaii runs 34:56, about 11:15 a mile, based on 39 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:00 and men in 31:21.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:52 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 3,690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
75-5809 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua Kona, HI 96740
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 20 the day usually runs from 66°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 63°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 75-5809 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua Kona, HI 96740Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 3,690 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 20, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle Bell Beach Run?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 18, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Hawaii?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in Hawaii, 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 75-5809 Ali‘i Drive, Kailua Kona, HI 96740.
From the organizers
The Jingle Bell Beach Run is a great way to kick off Christmas week with a bang - with a primary focus on "family fun". The event has quickly become a local favorite with outstanding awards and the much-anticipated "costume contest". The 5k event starts and finishes at the beautiful Coconut Grove Marketplace in downtown Kailua-Kona along the legendary Ali'i Drive, made famous by many of the world's greatest triathletes.