
DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Annapolis, MD, with an entry fee of $50.
Join the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, December 5th for the 15th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/1M Walk. The perfect way to start your holiday off and running!
This annual fundraiser is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is geared towards the general public as an incentive to participate in a healthy lifestyle while offering an opportunity to educate everyone about early detection of lung and ovarian cancers. In addition, the event is also designed to raise much needed funds to support various educational research programs and patient services.
The 5k run will begin at 9:00 am - please plan to arrive no later than 8:30 am.
The 3K walk will begin at 9:05 am
Quiet Waters Park - Sassafras Pavilion
600 Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD 21403
REGISTRATION FEES
5K & 3K Run/Walk: $50 through November 15, $60 from November 16 through Race Day
10 & Under participants are free, no shirt available
All 5K/3K registrants will receive a custom bib, long sleeve shirt and participation in the family fun run.
Packet pick up will be Friday, December 4 at Evolutions (1834 George Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401) from 3:00-7:00 pm and then on Saturday at Sassafras Pavilion starting at 8:00am
All registrations must be done online and will be open through Race Day at 8:30am.
Race Premium and Packet Information
All persons who register prior to November 8 will receive the following:
*Commemorative Long-Sleeve T-shirt
*Commemorative Race Bib (the 5K bibs will have a timing chip)
* Two Jingle Bells (for shoes)
AWARDS
There will be awards given to the overall male and female finisher, as well as the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over, plus the best costume.
There will not be any awards for virtual participants.
DONATIONS and PROCEEDS
Thank you in advance for generously donating to the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation and helping to bring awareness to Lung and Ovarian Cancer.
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
50°
Typical Low
37°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Annapolis Naf, 4 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
37 ft
Nearest Airport
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 15 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K
Dec 5, 2026