Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Alma, MI, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
PACKET PICKUP - Early Packet Pickup will be on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Alma True Value Hardware (102 W Superior Street) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. You may also pickup your packet race morning Saturday, December 13, 2025 at St. Mary School Gym (220 W Downie Street) starting at 8 am.
5K RUN/WALK - $30 Shirt, jingle bell, finisher medal for all 5k Participants. After December 11th the registration increases to $35.00.
10K RUN - $35 Shirt, jingle bell, finisher medal for all 10k Participants. After December 11th the registration increase to $40.00.
Kid's Reindeer Trot 10 years of age or younger - $15 Shirt, jingle bell & reindeer antlers. The Reindeer Trot is about 330 feet.
Overall Winner of the Male and Female in the 5K and 10K will receive a Alma Themed Gift and a $25 Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce Gift Certificate.
Male & Female Age Group winners will receive a Alma Themed Gift: 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 Over 80
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
35°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Alma, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Alma, MI
Population
9,421
as of 2023
City Elevation
728 ft
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 55 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
88
Days to train
- Race
- Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
Want more races like this?
Enter your email and we'll send more your way.
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
More Running races near Alma, MI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K?
When and where is the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K?
How do I register for the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K?
Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
Dec 12, 2026