
DENFIT Jingle Bell 5k is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Cape Vincent, NY, with an entry fee of $41.
From the Organizer
Do you love the holidays?
Do you love to run 5k's?
Do you love to enter Ugly Sweater Contests to win gift certificates??
Did you ever wish all three were in the same place at the same time???
Well then, YOU'RE IN LUCK!
Introducing new for 2026 the DENFIT Jingle Bell 5k - An Ugly Sweater Holiday Family Fun Run, presented by Madymae on Broadway.
Gather together with friends and family as you make your way through the quaint village of Cape Vincent! The course is one big loop along the village streets, passing by neighbors and our local small businesses.
Each participant will receive little jingle bells - tie them around your wrist, ankle, or shoe laces and make some holiday noise as you run!
And best of all: if you run in an ugly holiday sweater, you will automatically entered in a raffle to win one of over THIRTY $20 gift certificates available to our local Cape Vincent businesses!
Yes, you read that right: over 30 gift certificates will up for grabs as long as you run in an ugly holiday sweater!!
After the fun run, enjoy spreading holiday cheer with other runners while sipping hot chocolate and stopping into the local shops!
What participants can expect:
After you're done shopping local, be sure to stick around because later that same day will be the Cape Vincent Christmas Parade!
So come on out as we invite you to celebrate the holidays with us here in quiet Cape Vincent!
Events
Weather
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
36°
Typical Low
20°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watertown Intl Ap, 18 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
294 ft
Nearest Airport
ART
Watertown International Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 71 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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DENFIT Jingle Bell 5k
Dec 12, 2026