Jingle Bell Trot
Jingle Bell Trot is a running race on December 3, 2026 in Trent Woods, NC, with entry fees from $20 to $25.
- Date
- December 3, 2026 (134 days to go)
- Price
- $20–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
✨ Run the Lights of Canterbury ✨
Join us for a magical, family-friendly 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk down the beautifully lit streets of Canterbury Road in Trent Woods.
Event Schedule:
1-Mile Fun Run/Walk: 6:00 PM
5K Run: 6:30 PM
Registration Fees:
Now – Nov. 15: $25
Nov. 16 – Nov. 30: $30
Dec. 1 – Dec. 3: $35
Race Day (Dec. 4): $40
Register by Nov. 18 to guarantee your event T-shirt!
Packet Pickup:
Early Pickup: Dec. 3 | 4:00–6:00 PM | Bangert Elementary School
Race Day Pickup: Dec. 4 | 12:00–2:30 PM & 3:30–5:30 PM
Parking:
Please do not park in front of the school. The staff parking lot and the carpool lot will be available for parking. We also suggest parking at Meadows Park and walking to Bangert.
Additional Details:
Strollers are welcome!
For safety, no pets, bikes, or scooters please.
Food trucks will be on site for pre and post-race treats and fun.
Questions?
Contact Race Coordinators:
Lauren Simmons, Mark Seymour and Michelle Shaffer @ laurenlsimmons04@gmail.com
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
61°
Typical Low
41°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Perrytown, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Trent Woods, NC
Nearest Airport
EWN
Coastal Carolina Regional Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
RDU
Raleigh-Durham International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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134
Days to train
- Race
- Jingle Bell Trot
- Date
- December 3, 2026
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Make it a Racecation
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Jingle Bell Trot
Dec 3, 2026