Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 1 Mile
From the Organizer
Ever wanted to race your friends, family and neighbors down Battlefield Blvd? Well, the Holly Jolly Jog is back for a 2nd year! A family-friendly, 1 mile fun run and race before the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade will give you the chance to do exactly that. 30 minutes before the start of the Christmas parade, lace up and run, jog, or walk the route - under the lights - and being cheered on by thousands of your Chesapeake friends and family. Add to the festivities with Christmas lights, pjs, ugly sweaters and costumes (no full Santa costumes allowed - there’s only one Santa in the parade). Also, sadly, for safety reasons, no farm animals will be allowed to race this year.
The course will be chip-timed and feature an official USTAF measurement. Runners will be corraled based on anticipated pace/finishing time to ensure competitiveness and opportunity for serious runners to compete to be the inagural champion of the Holloy Jolly Jog.
Are you registering your whole family? We have a family registration package where you can register 2 adults and up to 6 children for $60. Please note this registration does not include t-shirts, which you can add on. Click Family Registration after you click the sign up link above to add additional registrants.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?
- Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads is a running event held in Chesapeake, VA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Chesapeake, VA at 173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Chesapeake Rotary Holly Jolly Jog Race and Fun Run presented by the YMCA of South Hampton Roads
Dec 5, 2026