Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Inverness, FL, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (37 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Wallace Brooks Park, Inverness, FL 34450
Saturday, December 12, 2026
IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to change in parade route, the
NEW START TIME IS 11:15 AM SHARP!
10:15 AM - Registration & Packet Pick-up Opens
11:15 AM - Run Starts
12:15 PM - Awards Ceremony (Time is approx.)
Entry Fees:
Individual Entry - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$30.00 (by December 9, 2026)
$40.00 (Day of Race)
Middle/High School Entry - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$15.00 (by December 9, 2026)
$30.00 (Day of Race)
Kids Club Member (Under 12) - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$10.00 (by December 9, 2026)
$30.00 (Day of Race)
Jingle Bells for every participant
Candy Canes for all
Tons of Spectators will be gathered along Main Street
Finish in time to catch the Christmas Parade
Come dressed as your best Santa, Elf, or Reindeer
5K AWARDS
Overall Individual Male/Female
Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female
Medals 3 Deep in 5 year Age Groups (Age 15 thru 85 & up) AND Kids 7-Under, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14
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
73°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Inverness 3 Se, 3 mi from the venue.
About Inverness, FL
City Elevation
38 ft
Nearest Airport
GNV
Gainesville Regional Airport · 59 mi
Major Hub
TPA
Tampa International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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37
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
Dec 12, 2026