Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k
Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Lakeland, FL.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (61 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join the City of Lakeland for its 12th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k on the scenic Three Parks Trail, December 12 at 7:30 am. Holiday attire, and cheer, is welcome!!
This is a FREE event this year! Don't Wait to register. The event will be capped at 600.
There will be no registration at early packet pickup or on race day!
Participants will Receive a Shirt, Bib, Finisher Ornament. Shirts and sizes are guaranteed if pre-registered before Nov. 23, 2026. (After this date, shirts will be available while supplies last!)
Early Packet pickup will take place the Friday before the race, December 11th, between 4:00pm and 6:30pm at the Gandy Pool at 404 Imperial Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803.
Also, packet pickup will begin at 6:30am on Race Day, at the Cleveland Heights Golf Course in front of the pro shop.
Awards will be given to: Overall Male and Female, Overall Masters (40+) Male and Female, and the Top 3 Male and Female in 5 Year Age groups (0-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24 up to 80+)
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
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
22%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lakeland 2, 4 mi from the venue.
About Lakeland, FL
Population
117,030
as of 2023
City Elevation
209 ft
Nearest Airport
LAL
Lakeland Linder International Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 35 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.
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61
Days to train
- Race
- Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog 5k
Dec 12, 2026