Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk
Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Somerville, MA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (143 days to go)
- Location
- Elm Street, Somerville, MA
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Starting in Historic Davis Square-Somerville, Massachusetts at 11am, the festive 5K run & walk will wind through the streets and Squares of Somerville, ending back in Historic Davis Square. The Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk 5Km will be followed by a post-race party SPONSORED by several local pubs, bars & saloons throughout the City of Somerville including Olde Magoun Saloon, Mikes Restaurant, The Foundry on Elm, Orleans Restaurant & Bar, Redbones, The Pub, The Burren, Sally O'Briens & Saccos Bowladrome
This popular run has sold out well in advance every year, so make sure to register early!
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
43°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Boston Logan Intl Ap, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Somerville, MA
Population
80,549
as of 2023
City Elevation
47 ft
Nearest Airport
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
143
Days to train
- Race
- Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk
- Date
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Elm Street, Somerville, MA
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Bill Rodgers Somerville Jingle Bell Run & Walk
Dec 13, 2026