Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile
Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Ithaca, NY, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY
- Price
- $5–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Date & Time: Saturday, December 6
5K Check-in: 8:15–9 AM | 5K Start: 9:15 AM
Family Mile Check-in: 8:15-9:15 AM | Family Mile Start: 9:30 AM
Location: Stewart Park Pavilion (rain or shine!)
Kick off the holiday season with the Jingle Jog 5K, the festive and competitive portion of our annual event! The run will be chip-timed, so you can track your performance while enjoying a fun holiday atmosphere.
Or have the family join us for the family-friendly, noncompetitive Family Fun Mile—a fun way for kids and families to get moving together.
Celebrate the day with cookies, cocoa, and holiday cheer, plus a chance to meet friendly characters, including Santa himself! Don’t forget your festive attire: prizes will be awarded for the best costumes, so come dressed to impress.
Register by November 6 to receive a commemorative race T-shirt.
All proceeds support the YMCA Membership Assistance Program, helping more individuals and families access the Y.
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
39°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
49%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ithaca Cornell Univ, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ithaca, NY
Population
31,792
as of 2023
City Elevation
692 ft
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 50 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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135
Days to train
- Race
- Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 1 James L Gibbs Dr, Ithaca, NY
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Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile
Dec 5, 2026