Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K
Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K is a running race on December 6, 2026 in Haverhill, MA, with entry fees from $39 to $79.
- Date
- December 6, 2026 (136 days to go)
- Price
- $39–$79
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Grab your holly and prepare to get jolly at the 13th annual Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K! Join us on Sunday, December 7th, 2025 in Haverhill, MA for the merriest race in Massachusetts. Walk (or run) this Christmas season in a winter wonderland through gorgeous New England landscapes as you jingle all the way to the finish line at Northern Essex Community College.
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
43°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Haverhill, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Haverhill, MA
Population
67,387
as of 2023
City Elevation
227 ft
Nearest Airport
MHT
Manchester-Boston Regional Airport · 20 mi
Major Hub
BOS
Boston Logan International Airport · 29 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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 Half Marathon & 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
136
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Haverhill than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Jingle Bell Half Marathon & 5K
Dec 6, 2026