OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Alexandria, Virginia
- Entry fee
- From Free
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL KIDS 1 MILER | Kids | Dec 6, 20269:00 AM | Free | – |
| OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K | 5K | Dec 6, 20269:30 AM | $40 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL KIDS 1 MILER: Free until Dec 6.
- OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K: $40 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Alexandria runs 33:54, about 10:55 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:17 and men in 30:35.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL KIDS 1 MILER starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 100 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304
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)Aggregated from official results for OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:43 or better, the top quarter in 30:12, and half the field in 35:34; the last tenth came in after 54:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 39:31 | 27:40 |
| 20-29 | 31:24 | 24:43 |
| 30-39 | 28:06 | 22:38 |
| 40-49 | 34:35 | 21:30 |
| 50-59 | 34:35 | 29:38 |
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
About the same size since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK 5K year by year
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 183 to 181 finishers, and the median time rose from 32:35 to 35:34.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 (-1%) | 35:34 | under 24:43 | 20:53 |
| 2024 | 183 | 32:35 | under 23:48 | 18:10 |
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 30:12, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 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 6 the day usually runs from 33°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 61°F.
Based on 65 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
- 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 100 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Dry-fit Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K & KIDS 1 MILER RUN/WALK?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Virginia?
- At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Virginia, 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?
- 5K, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 181 runners finished the OLD TOWN RUN CLUB JINGLE BELL 5K; the median finish was 35:34 and the winner ran 20:53.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:12, against 28:55 in a typical Virginia 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 4001 Eisenhower Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304.
From the organizers
Please join us on Sunday December 6th 2026, for our Third Annual Charity 5K and Kids 1 Miler Jingle Bell Run / Walk! Old Town Run Club (OTRC), based in Alexandria VA, is hosting the event at Cameron Run Trail. The course is a picturesque wooded run through one of the prettiest parks in NOVA. Strollers and dogs (on leashes) are most welcome. Kids 10 years of age and younger can run for free with a registered adult.
Post race celebration will be held at Atlas Brew Works, 2429 Mandeville Lane, Alexandria VA 22332. Join in the fun, great beer, Andy's Pizza on site. - facebook.com/atlasbrewworks