Jingle Jog 5K
Jingle Jog 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Pontiac, IL, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Location
- 319 N Plum Street, Pontiac, IL
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A 5k run during our 12 days of Christmas Downtown Event. The objective for this event is to raise money and awareness for Last Nite 2025, a New Year's Eve event in Downtown Pontiac.
Awards will be given to the fastest Male and fastest Female.
Registration incudes a pasta brunch and commemorate patch.
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
37°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pontiac.
Host City
About Pontiac, IL
Population
11,483
as of 2023
City Elevation
638 ft
Nearest Airport
BMI
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal · 31 mi
Major Hub
MDW
Chicago Midway International Airport · 78 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Jingle Jog 5K
Dec 19, 2026