Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk 2026
- Date
- Friday, November 27, 2026
- Start time
- 6:15 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Millville, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Nov 18, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly Holly 1M Run/Walk | 1 Mile | Nov 27, 20266:15 PM | $20$25 after Nov 18, 2026 | – |
| Jolly Holly 5K | 5K | Nov 27, 20266:30 PM | $30$35 after Nov 18, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 1 Mile fee goes up to $25 on Nov 18, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jolly Holly 1M Run/Walk: $20 until Nov 17, then $25 until Nov 27.
- Jolly Holly 5K: $30 until Nov 17, then $35 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Millville runs 30:16, about 9:45 a mile, based on 6 races with published results. Women typically finish in 32:21 and men in 27:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:56 AM, and the Jolly Holly 1M Run/Walk starts at 6:15 PM. The start sits about 20 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
66 Sassafras St, Millville, NJ 08332
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Jolly Holly 5K
Jolly Holly 1M Run/Walk
Aggregated from official results (JLD Event Management and Timing) for Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk?
At the 2025 Jolly Holly 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 21:43 or better, the top quarter in 23:41, and half the field in 28:59; the last tenth came in after 37:46.
At the 2025 Jolly Holly 1M Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 7:56 or better, the top quarter in 8:34, and half the field in 9:50; the last tenth came in after 16:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 25:08 | 21:53 |
| 20-29 | 28:07 | 21:26 |
| 30-39 | 29:58 | 23:22 |
| 40-49 | 28:01 | 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 59 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 90 to 89 finishers, and the median time rose from 27:34 to 28:59.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 89 (-32%) | 28:59 | under 21:43 | 18:59 |
| 2024 | 131 (+18%) | 27:37 | under 21:20 | 16:39 |
| 2023 | 111 (+22%) | 27:37 | under 21:32 | 17:44 |
| 2022 | 91 (+1%) | 27:55 | under 22:07 | 15:39 |
| 2021 | 90 | 27:34 | under 21:24 | 16:25 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:41, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- 1 Mile: About average for New Jersey 1-mile races. The fastest quarter of the 2025 1-mile race field finished under 8:34, against 8:34 in a typical New Jersey 1-mile race, 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 27 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 51°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 25% of days. Cold snaps dip to 30°F and hot years reach 58°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
- 66 Sassafras St, Millville, NJ 08332Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 20 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 27, 2026), 2025 (Nov 28, 2025), 2024 (Nov 29, 2024), 2023 (Nov 24, 2023), 2022 (Nov 25, 2022), 2021 (Nov 26, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Jolly Holly Holiday Run & Walk?
- Friday, November 27, 2026, starting at 6:15 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Nov 18, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 89 runners finished the Jolly Holly 5K; the median finish was 28:59 and the winner ran 18:59.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:41, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 66 Sassafras St, Millville, NJ 08332.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Strava; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Cumberland County's Classic Holiday Race
Celebrating 32 years of Spirit in the Holly City! Our Future First invites you to their new home, "Reese's House" on Sassafras St. for the official kick-off of the holiday season in The Holly City
- Awards in the 5K to Top 3 M/F Overall and in age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 70+
- Awards in the 1M to Top 3 M/F Overall and in age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, and 10 year AG up to 70+
- Register by 11/15 to be guaranteed your shirt size