Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k Family Fun Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026
- Start time
- 5:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Eaton, Ohio
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Oct 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Nov 25, 20265:30 PM | $25$30 after Oct 1, 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 $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Sep 30, then $30 until Oct 25, then $35 until Nov 25.
Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Ohio runs 35:17, about 11:21 a mile, based on 1,003 races with published results. Women typically finish in 38:57 and men in 30:44.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 5:30 PM. The start sits about 910 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
600 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton, OH 45356
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 (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Speedy Feet) for Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k Family Fun Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k Family Fun Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 25:55 or better, the top quarter in 33:13, and half the field in 48:30; the last tenth came in after 1:00:03.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:45 | 17:01 |
| 20-29 | 26:01 | 22:39 |
| 30-39 | 25:32 | 24:24 |
| 40-49 | 22:33 | 24:41 |
| 50-59 | 30:03 | 25:38 |
| 60-69 | 32:22 | 27:19 |
| 70+ | 44:52 | 45:50 |
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 270 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k Family Fun Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 242 to 896 finishers, and the median time rose from 47:16 to 48:30.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 896 (+17%) | 48:30 | under 25:55 | 16:09 |
| 2024 | 764 (+6%) | 51:10 | under 25:31 | 16:20 |
| 2023 | 724 (+67%) | 50:19 | under 25:07 | 15:18 |
| 2022 | 433 (+79%) | 51:14 | under 28:05 | 15:42 |
| 2021 | 242 | 47:16 | under 27:37 | 18:19 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most Ohio 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 18 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 November 25 the day usually runs from 30°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 29% of days. Cold snaps dip to 20°F and hot years reach 57°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
- 600 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton, OH 45356Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 910 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt (guaranteed through Oct 26)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 25, 2026), 2025 (Nov 26, 2025), 2024 (Nov 27, 2024), 2023 (Nov 22, 2023), 2022 (Nov 23, 2022), 2021 (Nov 24, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k Family Fun Run/Walk?
- Wednesday, November 25, 2026, starting at 5:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Oct 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Ohio?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Ohio, which costs $30 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, 896 runners finished the 5k Run/Walk; the median finish was 48:30 and the winner ran 16:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 33:13, against 28:16 in a typical Ohio 5K, so times here run 18 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- 600 Hillcrest Dr, Eaton, OH 45356.
From the organizers
The Whispering Christmas Jingle Jog 5k starts and finishes at the Eaton High School Wellness Center and takes runners through the 1-million light display at Fort St Clair State Park.
FEES (non –refundable):
$25 if registered by September 30.
$30 if registered October 1 through October 26.
$35 if registered after October 26.
Shirts are Guaranteed with all entries received through October 26. There is an option to Save $10 by selecting the No Shirt option. Children under 5 do not need to register, but extra shirts canbe purchased for them.
Packet Pickup:
Early Packet Pickup - Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - Eaton High School Wellness Center- 4:00-8:00 p.m.
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