Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k
Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Long Beach, MS, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (59 days to go)
- Location
- Jeff Davis Ave, Long Beach, MS
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
- 8:00 AM start
- 1 Mile Fun Run and costume contest!
- Presented by Coast Cares Foundation
- Awards for all the normal divisions in the 5k.
- $25 for adults 18 and over
- $15 for children under 18
- T-shirts while supplies last
- Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records. 1 Mile: MS21001MS, 5k: MS20004MS
- Supporting the Long Beach High School Scholarship Funds
- LBHS Baseball Team sponsor the U.S. Marine Corp toys for tots collection. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate!
Events
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
65°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
26%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gulfport Naval Ctr, 3 mi from the venue.
About Long Beach, MS
Population
16,876
as of 2023
City Elevation
19 ft
Nearest Airport
GPT
Gulfport Biloxi International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
MSY
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport · 70 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
59
Days to train
- Race
- Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Jeff Davis Ave, Long Beach, MS
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Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k
Dec 5, 2026