Jingle Bell Jog 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (Chicago)
- Location
- Longview, Texas
- 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
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 5, 2026 | – |
| Sleep In - Donation only | – | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Dec 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.
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.
2025 results
All results (2 years)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.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 37:18 | 30:59 |
| 20-29 | 42:43 | 37:18 |
| 30-39 | 37:36 | 41:10 |
| 40-49 | 41:34 | 30:36 |
| 50-59 | 44:21 | 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 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.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 (+66%) | 45:49 | under 33:22 | 27:26 |
| 2024 | 88 | 31:33 | under 21:54 | 17:27 |
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