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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run/Walk | Kids | Dec 3, 20266:00 PM | $25$30 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| Fun Run/Walk Bangert Students/Staff | Kids | Dec 3, 20266:00 PM | $20 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Dec 3, 20266:30 PM | $25$30 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| 5K Bangert Students/Staff | 5K | Dec 3, 20266:30 PM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Nov 15, 2026.
Online registration closes Dec 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in North Carolina, which costs $30 right now.
A typical finisher at a 5K in North Carolina runs 35:28, about 11:25 a mile, based on 761 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:55 and men in 31:23.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the Fun Run/Walk starts at 6:00 PM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
3712 Canterbury Road, Trent Woods, NC 28562
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (Run The East LLC) for Jingle Bell Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:45 or better, the top quarter in 28:29, and half the field in 32:24; the last tenth came in after 46:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:15 | 22:53 |
| 20-29 | 29:38 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:17 | 23:08 |
| 40-49 | 36:59 | 29:27 |
| 60-69 | 46:33 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Up 21 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 95 to 115 finishers, and the median time rose from 31:02 to 32:24.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 115 (-28%) | 32:24 | under 25:45 | 18:36 |
| 2024 | 160 (+27%) | 32:15 | under 23:44 | 19:44 |
| 2023 | 126 (+11%) | 32:41 | under 24:59 | 20:05 |
| 2022 | 114 (+20%) | 34:47 | under 26:15 | 19:18 |
| 2021 | 95 | 31:02 | under 23:52 | 19:47 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
About average for North Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:29, against 28:39 in a typical North Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
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.
Around December 3 the day usually runs from 43°F at dawn to 59°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 32°F and hot years reach 71°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.
What the organizers of Jingle Bell Trot cover on their registration page, in brief.
Schedule and packet pickup
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✨ Run the Lights of Canterbury ✨
Join us for a magical, family-friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk down the beautifully lit streets of Canterbury Road in Trent Woods.
Event Schedule:
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 6:00 PM
5K Run: 6:30 PM
Registration Fees:
Now – Nov. 15: $25
Nov. 16 – Nov. 30: $30
Dec. 1 – Dec. 3: $35
Race Day (Dec. 4): $40
Register by Nov. 18 to guarantee your event T-shirt!
Packet Pickup:
Early Pickup: Dec. 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Bangert Elementary School
Race Day Pickup: Dec. 4 | 12:00–2:30 PM & 3:30–5:30 PM
Parking: