
From the Organizer
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!
Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.
Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!
Thank you for being an excellent jingler! As a token of our appreciation, registrants who get 4 referrals earn a free registration for the 2026 Jingle Bell Run! When registration opens for 2026 Jingle Bell Run we will reach out with your free registration code.
Keep spreading the cheer!
The Arthritis Foundation
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
41°
Typical Low
22°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield 7e, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
24,063
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,025 ft
Nearest Airport
OMA
Eppley Airfield · 13 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nebraska, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nebraska
Dec 5, 2026