
Jingle all the way 5K & 5 Mile is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Mt. Pleasant, MI, with entry fees from $5 to $30.
From the Organizer
Run for a cause!! All proceeds from the Jingle all the Way 5k & 5 mile race will go to the local Toys for Tots. This years race will be a held in front of Max & Emily's in Mt. Pleasant, we will have a 5k run/walk or a 5 mile run and we are adding a 1 mile kids run this year. All finishers will receive a custom finishers medal. You have the option to purchase a custom hooded sweatshirt for an additional cost until 11/14/25 after that shirts will not be available for purchase.
RACE PLAN AND FAQ
Packet pickup will be available Friday 12/4 from 4-6pm at the Runners Athletic store in Mt. Pleasant located at 4459 E. Blue Grass Rd. Mt. Pleasant, MI.
Check-in area: There will be no on-site registration. We ask for registration to be done online via Run Signup. There will be no race day sign ups. The packet pickup/check-in area will be at the starting at 7:15am the day of the race and closing at 7:55am.
The start of the kids run will be at 8:00 am, the 5 mile 8:20 am and the 5k at 8:30. When you arrive please park, and pick up your packet (race bib, safety pins, and swag) and proceed back to your vehicle.
Race number and chip: Your packet will contain your race number with the chip on the back, please wear your bib on the front of your shirt. Do not tamper with the bib or remove the chip. You will need to wear the race bib in order for your run/walk to be timed. If you do not wear the bib you will not be in the results.
Finish line: Once you have finished the race you will receive a custom finisher medal.
Course: The 5k course will consist of running on city sidewalks and streets, the 5 mile route is the same as the 5k except it turns into the city parks for a short couple of miles.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed during the race as long as they are kept on a 6' leash.
Results: Results will be live and available on-line at this web site. Please remember results will not be final until the last person has crossed the finish line
Awards: Overall finishers male and female will receive free gift card to Runners Athletics.
Parking: There is ample parking on the streets and the parking lot behind Max & Emily's.
Fluid Stations: We will provide bottled water at the finish of the race. There will be no fluid stations on the course. Bring your own water for the course.
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
38°
Typical Low
25°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Central Michigan Univ, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MBS
MBS International Airport · 35 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 63 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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