
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham, WA is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Bellingham, WA, with entry fees from $30 to $50.
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
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
Population
92,367
as of 2023
City 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham, WA, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
Skagit Flats Marathon, Half & 5k
20 miles away
Uff Da 5K Run/Walk
19 miles away
Bellingham Bay Marathon
Less than a mile away
Scarin' Up Some Fun 5k Glow Run/Walk
20 miles away
Plan your trip
Coming from out of town? There's more to Bellingham 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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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Bellingham, WA
Dec 12, 2026