2026 JingleJog
2026 JingleJog is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Fenton, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 104 S Adelaide St., Fenton, MI
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
JingleJog 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, December 5th, 2026!
The Race will being at 3:00pm for both runners and walkers. Walkers will begin behind all runners.
Registration Information: Entry fee includes a commemorative JingleJog T-shirt. *Shirts not guaranteed for registrations after Friday, November 20th.
Course info: Race begins and ends behind the Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 107 S Walnut St. Mostly flat, and well marked on paved streets in downtown Fenton. Roads are open to vehicle traffic, but are monitored by police and volunteers.
Facilities: Restrooms (inside Untied Methodist) and shelter available.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Friday, December 4th (3pm-6pm) at the Fenton and Linden Regional Chamber Office at 104 S. Adelaide St.
- RACE DAY, December 5th (1pm-2:45pm) at Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center, 119 S. Leroy St. Fenton, MI.
Awards: Gift cards to First place Male & Female, 1st place Masters Male & Female. Collectable tree ornament 1st-3rd in each Age Group
Age Groups: Male & Female: 13 & under, 14-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 & Up
JingleJog kicks off the Jinglefest celebration, shopping, ice sculptures, horse & carriage rides & lighted parade @ 6pm, community Tree lighting following the parade (approximately 7pm) and fireworks.
Event brought to you by: The Fenton and Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
38°
Typical Low
24°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Linden Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fenton, MI
Population
11,950
as of 2023
City Elevation
930 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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2026 JingleJog
Dec 5, 2026