From the Organizer
Calling all runners (and walkers) near and far! It’s time to kick off the holiday season with Mothers Against Drunk Driving 31st Annual Austin Jingle Bell 5K!!! We are back at The Domain again this year, at the lawn in front of IPIC Theatre.
Join us on December 6th for the festive Austin Jingle Bell 5K and Kids’ Fun Run!!! Experience the family fun with Santa hats, jingle bells, and hanging out with Santa!
The first 800 registrants are guaranteed our newly designed event t-shirt! The top 3 runners in each of the age divisions will receive a medal based on their finish time! All kids 12 and under will receive their very own participation medal! Don’t delay and register your family today!
Virtual Runners will have 1 week, 12/06-12/12, to submit your RESULTS.
PACKET PICKUP INFORMATION: 1 day only
Saturday December 6th 10:00am - 6:00pm
Fleet Feet Gateway
9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy #160
Austin TX 78759
Race Day 12/6/2025 7 am-8 am
Our start/finish line will be at The Lawn near the IPIC Theatre at Amy Donovan Plaza.
We are raising awareness and funds to support Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Central Texas.
Together, we can end impaired driving.
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Austin Great Hills, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Austin, TX
Population
967,862
as of 2023
City Elevation
626 ft
Nearest Airport
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 10 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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172
Days to train
- Race
- Austin Jingle Bell 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Austin Jingle Bell 5K?
- Austin Jingle Bell 5K is a running race held in Austin, Texas on December 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Austin Jingle Bell 5K?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Austin, Texas at 3225 Amy Donovan Plaza. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Austin Jingle Bell 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Austin Jingle Bell 5K
Dec 6, 2026