Jingle Bell Dash
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
From the Organizer
Come celebrate the holiday season with us at the Jingle Bell Dash 5K. This race is part of the Centex Race Series. All runners will receive points and we will award 1st, 2nd and 3rd place medals for each female/male age group and female/male overall winners.
Packets may be picked up ahead of race day from 8am-8pm December 3-4 at the Family Recreation Center, 1700 E Stan Schlueter Loop, Killeen. T-shirts guaranteed to the 1st 200 runner's that pre-registered
T-shirts are limited on the day of the race.
Race-day registration and packet pick-up will be from 7-7:45am at the race site on race morning.
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
21%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Killeen, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Killeen, TX
Population
156,144
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
GRK
Killeen Regional Airport / Robert Gray Army Airfield · 6 mi
Major Hub
AUS
Austin Bergstrom International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Jingle Bell Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell Dash
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jingle Bell Dash?
- Jingle Bell Dash is a running race held in Killeen, Texas on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Jingle Bell Dash?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Killeen, Texas at Killeen Community Center/Andy K Wells Hike & Bike Trail, Killeen, TX. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jingle Bell Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jingle Bell Dash
Dec 5, 2026