Jingle Bell Run Bellingham
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Untimed Run/Walk · 5K Walk - Dog Trot · 1 Mile Walk & more
From the Organizer
Be There with Bells On!
Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run.
Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!
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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
47°
Typical Low
35°
Chance of Rain
66%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bellingham 3 Ssw, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bellingham, WA
Population
92,367
as of 2023
Elevation
89 ft
Nearest Airport
BLI
Bellingham International Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Pacific 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 Run Bellingham, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
187
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell Run Bellingham
- Date
- December 12, 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
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Jingle Bell Run Bellingham?
- Jingle Bell Run Bellingham is a running race held in Bellingham, Washington on December 12, 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 Run Bellingham?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Bellingham, Washington at Options High School, Bellingham, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Jingle Bell Run Bellingham?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Jingle Bell Run Bellingham
Dec 12, 2026