Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks
Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Grand Rapids, MI.
- Date
- November 21, 2026 (13 days to go)
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Who
All festive runners and walkers who want to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Grand Rapids!
What
As part of the Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazelle Sports will be putting on a free 3-mile Jingle Bell Run. Participants are encouraged to wear their most festive, bright and warm holiday attire for our jolly jaunt. There will be no cost, no official timing, course marshals or swag but their will be holiday vibes a plenty and lots of good cheer!
Our friends from Brooks will be on site to help spread some holiday cheer as well! They will have the latest and greatest Brooks shoes for you to try on during your run. Brooks will also have fun giveaways!
When
The Gentex Santa Parade will begin at 5 PM with Santa arriving at Rosa Parks Circle at approximately 6:30 PM. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:45 PM. The Jingle Bell Run will begin after the tree lighting (approximately 7:00 PM). The start and finish will be in the AC Hotel parking lot across Louis St from the Grand Rapids Art Museum.
Events
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
45°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from E Grand Rapids, 3 mi from the venue.
About Grand Rapids, MI
Population
197,768
as of 2023
City Elevation
741 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 8 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
What Are You
Waiting For?
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13
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks
- Date
- November 21, 2026
Get Ready for Race Day
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Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks
Nov 21, 2026