
Jingle Bell Jog is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Longview, TX, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
ArtsView Children's Theatre is excited to have your participation in this annual fundraiser featuring a 5k and one mile fun run through downtown Longview. This fun, family-friendly event is a great way to celebrate the holiday season while supporting the Arts in our East Texas community.
The 5k begins at 8am. Can't stand to be up that early? Support ArtsView with a sleep-in donation!
All finishers will receive a medal. Awards will be given to the 5k age group winners as well as the overall one mile male and female winners. Big thanks to our friends downtown at the Silver Grizzly Espresso and Wild Honey Creamery for helping us award our winners!
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
62°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
24%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Longview #2, 1 mi from the venue.
Population
82,765
as of 2023
City Elevation
281 ft
Nearest Airport
GGG
East Texas Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
DAL
Dallas Love Field · 123 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.
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Jingle Bell Jog
Dec 5, 2026