JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH
JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Palm Springs, CA, with entry fees from $10 to $45.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (92 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
A Holiday Tradition, Revamped & Better Than Ever!
Get ready for a bigger, better Jingle Paws 5K! This beloved holiday tradition is getting a fresh new experience at Ruth Hardy Park in
Palm Springs, with more activities, more family fun, and even more ways to celebrate while supporting the life-changing mission of Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Whether you run, walk, stroll, or bring your four-legged friend along, Jingle Paws is a festive morning for the entire community. Enjoy a 5K run/walk, holiday cheer, activities for kids, opportunities to meet our team and dogs, and plenty of reasons to jingle all the way!
Each registered 5K participant will receive a commemorative Jingle Paws race shirt, and participants can purchase a Santa suit through our event store for an extra dose of holiday spirit.
More to Experience This Year! 🐕🦺
Jingle Paws is more than a race! Stick around after crossing the finish line and enjoy everything our revamped event has to offer:
🏅 Awards for top runners
👕 Commemorative race shirts
🎄 Puppy Play Kids Zone
🐾 Meet our puppy trainers
🦮 Meet a real Guide Dog in Training and learn about the training journey
🐶 Dog-friendly festivities
✨ Holiday fun for the whole family
Something for Every Age! 🎅
Children under 4 participate FREE, making it even easier to bring the whole family along for the holiday fun!
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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
7%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palm Springs, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palm Springs, CA
Population
44,998
as of 2023
City Elevation
411 ft
Nearest Airport
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport · 2 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 PAWS 5K & ELF DASH, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
92
Days to train
- Race
- JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH
Dec 12, 2026