Jingle Jog 5K presented by the Greer Police Department 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Greer, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Sprint | Other | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $5 | – |
| Jingle Jog 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:30 AM | $37 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $5 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:35 AM, and the Santa Sprint starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
201 W Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650
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 October 17 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 72°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 4% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 78°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
- 201 W Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Jingle Jog 5K presented by the Greer Police Department?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $37, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Other.
- Where does it start?
- 201 W Poinsett Street, Greer, SC 29650.
From the organizers
THE 2026 JINGLE JOG 5K AND SANTA SPRINT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION. WE WILL BEGIN PROCESSING FULL REFUNDS TO THE METHOD OF PAYMENT FOR ALL THOSE CURRENTLY REGISTERED.
Join us at the Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Sprint presented by the Greer Police Department in Greer, SC. This event will help raise funds for the annual Cops for Tots campaign.
- 5K Starts at 8:30AM
- Santa Sprint starts at 8:00AM
Please visit the official race website for more information: https://www.cityofgreersc.gov/page/police-cops-for-tots