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Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Chantilly, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From $15 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Non-Residents) | Kids | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $20$30 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Residents) | Kids | Dec 5, 20268:00 AM | $15$25 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Dash 10K (Non-Residents) | 10K | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $45$55 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Dash 10K (Residents) | 10K | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $40$50 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Dash 5K (Non-Residents) | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $35$45 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
| Jingle Dash 5K (Residents) | 5K | Dec 5, 20268:30 AM | $30$40 after Oct 1, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
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The Kids fee goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Non-Residents): $20 until Sep 30, then $30 until Dec 3.
- Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Residents): $15 until Sep 30, then $25 until Dec 3.
- Jingle Dash 10K (Non-Residents): $45 until Sep 30, then $55 until Dec 3.
- Jingle Dash 10K (Residents): $40 until Sep 30, then $50 until Dec 3.
Online registration closes Dec 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Virginia runs 1:11:54, about 11:34 a mile, based on 62 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:19:48 and men in 1:02:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the Jingle Dash Kids Fun Run (Non-Residents) starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
42420 Unicorn Dr, Chantilly, VA 20152
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)Jingle Dash 2025 5k
176
finishers
36:50
median (11:51 /mi)
19:47
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
Jingle Dash 2025 10k
32
finishers
1:03:06
median (10:09 /mi)
38:49
winning time
47% / 53%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Arsenal Events) for Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run?
At the 2025 Jingle Dash 2025 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 27:43 or better, the top quarter in 31:06, and half the field in 36:50; the last tenth came in after 57:26.
At the 2025 Jingle Dash 2025 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 42:42 or better, the top quarter in 50:02, and half the field in 1:03:06; the last tenth came in after 1:42:54.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 33:13 | 24:32 |
| 20-29 | 33:56 | 31:19 |
| 30-39 | 31:27 | 31:05 |
| 40-49 | 27:55 | 23:30 |
| 50-59 | 41:03 | 28:53 |
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 10 percent since 2024.
189
2024
208
2025
All events combined, from official results.
Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 151 to 176 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:34 to 36:50.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 176 (+17%) | 36:50 | under 27:43 | 19:47 |
| 2024 | 151 | 34:34 | under 25:24 | 19:12 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Virginia 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:06, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 8 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 32°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 60°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
Course Directions
Race details
- Where
- 42420 Unicorn Dr, Chantilly, VA 20152Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 320 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle Dash 10K, 5K, and Fun Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in Virginia ($45).
- 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, 10K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 176 runners finished the Jingle Dash 2025 5k; the median finish was 36:50 and the winner ran 19:47.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 31:06, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 42420 Unicorn Dr, Chantilly, VA 20152.
From the organizers
The infamous Jingle Dash 5k, 10k & Fun Run. All ages and speeds welcome to run, trot and gallop through the South Riding streets! We encourage costumes and ugly sweaters and friends to wear them with!
Awards presented to the overall top 3 men and women in the 5k and 10k. Please note that signups after 11/10 are not guaranteed a shirt or medal.