JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (Los Angeles)
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Entry fee
- From $35 · goes up to $50 on Dec 12, 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 Run/Walk | 5K | Dec 12, 20269:00 AM | $45$50 after Dec 12, 2026 | – |
| Kids Elf Dash | 5K | Dec 12, 202610:00 AM | $35$40 after Dec 12, 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 $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K Run/Walk: $45 until Dec 12, then $50 until Dec 12.
- Kids Elf Dash: $35 until Dec 12, then $40 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Palm Springs runs 39:28, about 12:42 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 42:15 and men in 36:14.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 660 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
700 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262
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 resultsAggregated from official results (Melanie Cardenas) for JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 1:03 or better, the top quarter in 24:38, and half the field in 32:33; the last tenth came in after 58:13.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 51°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 700 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 660 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026), 2025 (Dec 13, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $35 before processing fees, and rises to $50 on Dec 12, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for California?
- At $45, entry is about 22 percent above a typical 5K in California, which costs $37 right now.
- 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?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 125 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 32:33 and the winner ran 0:11.
- Where does it start?
- 700 Tamarisk Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262.
From the organizers
A Holiday Tradition, Revamped & Better Than Ever!
Get ready for a bigger, better Jingle Paws 5K! This beloved holiday tradition is getting a fresh new experience at Ruth Hardy Park in
Palm Springs, with more activities, more family fun, and even more ways to celebrate while supporting the life-changing mission of Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Whether you run, walk, stroll, or bring your four-legged friend along, Jingle Paws is a festive morning for the entire community. Enjoy a 5K run/walk, holiday cheer, activities for kids, opportunities to meet our team and dogs, and plenty of reasons to jingle all the way!