Jingle Bear Trot
Jingle Bear Trot is a running race on December 5, 2026 in McCleary, WA, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
As part of the annual Christmas in McCleary event, the McCleary Civic Renewal Council (MCRC) hosts the Jingle Bear Trot to accompany the city’s annual train lighting celebration to mark the start of the holiday season. Enjoy a leisurely 1-mile or 5K (ish) trot around Beerbower Park. Dress up in your favorite fun run costume or bring jingle bells to help spread the cheer. Learn more at https://www.mcclearycivicrenewal.org/jingle-bear-trot
Prize Categories
$25 Cash Prize
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First place - 1 mile
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First place - 5k
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Best Kid (13 and younger)
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Best Big Kid (14 and older)
Your registration includes a collectible souvenir. Stick around for some holiday fun at the annual train lighting, free cocoa & cookies, performances, and the Spodey Fest Christmas Convoy from 6:00pm-6:30pm. More information at https://www.mcclearycivicrenewal.org/.
Fun Run Cost: $5
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
48°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
76%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elma, 7 mi from the venue.
About McCleary, WA
City Elevation
236 ft
Nearest Airport
OLM
Olympia Regional Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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Waiting For?
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51
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bear Trot
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Jingle Bear Trot
Dec 5, 2026