13TH Annual
MVRRC 13th Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Run 1-M, 5K and 10K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Perris, CA, with entry fees from $5 to $25.
🎄 13th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run
Hosted by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
🎅 Celebrate the holiday season with us!
Join Southern California's favorite Jingle Bell tradition featuring a 1-Mile Kids Race, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.
📍 Location
Experience a scenic and festive course along the historic Lake Perris Dam. Enjoy beautiful lake views on a fast, flat course closed to vehicle traffic.
Start & Finish: Lake Perris Dam Area
🕒 Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
8:15 AM – 1-Mile Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under)
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30 AM – 10K Run/Walk Start
🏅 Awards & Prizes
1-Mile Kids Race
Top 3 Boys
Top 3 Girls
5K & 10K Open Division
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants
👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.
Race day pricing remains the same.
🚗 Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle
❤️ Holiday Toy Drive
Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.
🚗 Directions
From the Perris Side
After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).
From the Moreno Valley Side
Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.
📞 Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com
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
64°
Typical Low
37°
Based on US Climate Normals data from March Afb, 6 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
1,709 ft
Nearest Airport
SBD
San Bernardino International Airport · 21 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
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MVRRC 13th Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Run 1-M, 5K and 10K
Dec 19, 2026