Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
Jingle Bell LEAP 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Durham, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $30.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (159 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Jingle Bell LEAP is an out-and-back 5K Run/Walk beginning at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. This event supports the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership which provides quality bilingual pre-K education and tutoring to elementary and middle school students.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at the LEAP School on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:30pm.
Race day registration and check-in begins at the start area at 7:45am, and the run/walk begins at 9:00am.
Street parking is available on Blackwell St. and in the lots off Jackie Robinson Blvd (next to Mellow Mushroom).
Water station on course. Bagels and bananas at start and finish.
Course Map can be found here.
More info on LEAP can be found here!
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
53°
Typical Low
33°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Durham, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Durham, NC
Population
288,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
335 ft
Nearest Airport
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 11 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
Dec 12, 2026