JingleJog 2026
JingleJog 2026 is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Fenton, MI, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (90 days to go)
- Location
- S. Walnut St., Fenton, MI
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
JingleJog 5K Run/Walk
Saturday, December 5, 2026 • 3:00 PM • Downtown Fenton
JingleJog 5K Run/Walk is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season while enjoying a fun afternoon in downtown Fenton.
Whether you’re a speedy Santa, a festive walker, or somewhere in between, come dressed in your holiday best and join us for a 5K Run or Walk beginning at 3:00 PM. Walkers will start behind the runners.
YOUR REGISTRATION INCLUDES
⏱️Chip Timed Race with Live Results
🏅JingleJog Commemorative Finisher Medal
👕JingleJog Commemorative T-shirt (Shirts are not guaranteed for registrations received after Friday, November 20, 2026)
🏆Overall Awards (1st place female/male & 1st place female/male masters)
☕️Complementary Hot Chocolate after the race
🍪Complementary Crust Chocolate Chip Cookie after the race
📸Complementary Photo Booth experience before and after the race
🎄Plenty of Holiday Spirit and Fun!
Our amazing event sponsors will be onsite to cheer you on, hand out goodies, offer fun giveaways, and celebrate with you before and after the race! Be sure to stop by and visit with them before heading outside for all of the JingleFest Festivities following the race!
🎁Packet Pick-Up
Friday, December 4th from 3:00PM – 6:00PM
Fenton & Linden Regional Chamber Office
104 S. Adelaide St., Fenton, MI
Race Day – Saturday, December 5th from 1:00PM – 2:45PM
Fenton United Methodist Church (Family Life Center - Upper Level)
119 S. Leroy St., Fenton, MI
🛣️Race Course Details
The race starts and finishes near the Fenton United Methodist Church Family Life Center and follows a mostly flat, well-marked course through the streets near and in downtown Fenton.
Roads remain open to traffic and are monitored by police and volunteers.
🏆Awards
Gift cards will be awarded to:
- 1st-place male and female runners
- 1st-place male and female walkers
- 1st-place Masters male and female runners
- 1st-place Masters male and female walkers
AND EVERYONE gets a JingleJog race medal! 🎉
✨Keep the Holiday Fun Going!
JingleJog kicks off Fenton's JingleFest celebration, featuring holiday shopping, ice sculptures, horse and carriage rides, and the spectacular lighted parade at 6:00 PM. The community tree lighting follows the parade at approximately 7:00 PM which is then followed by a spectacular fireworks display.
So grab your friends, family, Santa hats and ugly Christmas sweaters and JingleJog your way into the holiday season! 🏃♀️
Event brought to you by: The Fenton and Linden Regional Chamber of Commerce
🔔 BE PART OF THE JINGLEJOG MAGIC & VOLUNTEER!
Not racing this year? You can still be part of the fun and help us make race day a festive experience for everyone.
Help cheer on runners and keep things moving along the course, your time makes a difference! Gather your friends, family, coworkers, or group and join our JingleJog volunteer team!
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
38°
Typical Low
24°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Linden Wwtp, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Fenton, MI
Population
11,950
as of 2023
City Elevation
930 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at JingleJog 2026, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
90
Days to train
- Race
- JingleJog 2026
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- S. Walnut St., Fenton, MI
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JingleJog 2026
Dec 5, 2026