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Jingle Bell Jog 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (Chicago)
Entry fee
From $25 · goes up to $40 on Dec 5, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5K5KDec 5, 20268:00 AM$35$40 after Dec 5, 2026–
Sleep In - Donation only–Dec 5, 20268:00 AM$25–
1 Mile1 MileDec 5, 20268:10 AM$25$30 after Dec 5, 2026–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 5K fee goes up to $40 on Dec 5, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 5K: $35 until Dec 5, then $40 until Dec 6.
  • Sleep In - Donation only: $25 until Dec 5.
  • 1 Mile: $25 until Dec 5, then $30 until Dec 5.

Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Longview runs 38:14, about 12:18 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:58 and men in 32:04.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 400 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

146
finishers
45:49
median (14:47 /mi)
27:26
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 45:4927:561:01:16
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (iTRI365) for Jingle Bell Jog. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Jingle Bell Jog?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 33:22 or better, the top quarter in 38:42, and half the field in 45:49; the last tenth came in after 58:54.

Third place by age group, 2025 5K
AgeWomenMen
Under 2037:1830:59
20-2942:4337:18
30-3937:3641:10
40-4941:3430:36
50-5944:21n/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 66 percent since 2024.

All events combined, from official results.

Jingle Bell Jog 5K year by year

From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 88 to 146 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:33 to 45:49.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025146 (+66%)45:49under 33:2227:26
20248831:33under 21:5417:27

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

Slower than most Texas 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:42, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 29 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 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 35°F and hot years reach 75°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
Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 400 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
1 Mile, 5K
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)

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Quick answers

When is Jingle Bell Jog?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $40 on Dec 5, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Texas?
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Texas ($35).
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?
1 Mile, 5K.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 146 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 45:49 and the winner ran 27:26.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 38:42, against 30:02 in a typical Texas 5K, so times here run 29 percent slower.
Where does it start?
Heritage Plaza, Longview, TX 75601.

From the organizers

5k and 1 mile fun run benefiting ArtsView Children’s Theatre

Race begins at 8 am