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The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k 2026

Date
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Start time
8:00 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $40
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
5k Run/Walk5KDec 5, 20268:00 AM$40500

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $40 until Dec 4.

Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $35 right now.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 5K in Sarasota runs 35:43, about 11:30 a mile, based on 22 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:50 and men in 32:16.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

The Haven, Sarasota, FL 34235

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

327
finishers
37:11
median (11:58 /mi)
16:41
winning time
51% / 49%
women / men
median 37:1119:511:09:30
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Aggregated from official results (Durti Runners Race Timing) for The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k?

In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:42 or better, the top quarter in 30:05, and half the field in 37:11; the last tenth came in after 58:58.

Third place by age group, 2025 5k Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:5322:47
20-2931:5232:29
30-3928:4119:48
40-4925:4129:06
50-5921:5222:53
60-6928:5221:18
70+28:2828:20

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

Down 16 percent since 2021.

All events combined, from official results.

The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k 5K year by year

From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 390 to 327 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:15 to 37:11.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025327 (+3%)37:11under 24:4216:41
2024317 (-13%)37:32under 23:2918:18
2023366 (-6%)38:14under 24:4318:23
2022391 (same)36:47under 24:0718:43
202139035:15under 24:1518:12

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

About average for Florida 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:05, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, 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 December 5 the day usually runs from 58°F at dawn to 77°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 7% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 81°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 The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

EARLY PACKET PICKUP

Thank you to New Balance at University for hosting our Early Packet Pickup. DATE: DEC 3rd. TIME: 5:00pm-6:30pm. LOCATION: New Balance University. 315 N. Cattlemen Rd. Sarasota, FL 34243. NEW BALANCE WEBSITE CLICK HERE. We highly recommend…

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Race details

Where
The Haven, Sarasota, FL 34235Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 40 feet
Included with entry
Limited Edition unisex T-shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K
Editions
2026 (Dec 5, 2026), 2025 (Dec 6, 2025), 2024 (Dec 7, 2024), 2023 (Dec 2, 2023), 2022 (Dec 3, 2022), 2021 (Dec 4, 2021)

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Quick answers

When is The 29th Annual Jingle & Jog 5k?
Saturday, December 5, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $40 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 4, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for Florida?
At $40, entry is about 14 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, 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.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 327 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 37:11 and the winner ran 16:41.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 30:05, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
The Haven, Sarasota, FL 34235.

From the organizers

Join us for the 29th Annual Jingle and Jog 5K Run/Walk benefiting The Haven!

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