
Jingle Bell Beach Run is a running race on December 20, 2026 in Kailua Kona, HI, with an entry fee of $40.
The Jingle Bell Beach Run is a great way to kick off Christmas week with a bang - with a primary focus on "family fun". The event has quickly become a local favorite with outstanding awards and the much-anticipated "costume contest". The 5k event starts and finishes at the beautiful Coconut Grove Marketplace in downtown Kailua-Kona along the legendary Ali'i Drive, made famous by many of the world's greatest triathletes.
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
81°
Typical Low
67°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ke-Ahole Pt 68.13, 8 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
5,952 ft
Nearest Airport
KOA
Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport at Keāhole · 23 mi
Time Zone
Hawaii-Aleutian Time
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Jingle Bell Beach Run
Dec 20, 2026