The Christmas Carol Classic - 5K Jingle Bell Run & 1-Mile Holiday Stroll
The Christmas Carol Classic - 5K Jingle Bell Run & 1-Mile Holiday Stroll is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Cullman, AL, with entry fees from $15 to $25.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (85 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Take part in Grace Episcopal’s Christmas Carol Classic with a 5K Jingle Bell Run and 1-Mile Holiday Stroll in historic downtown Cullman, and make this cheeriest of races an annual holiday tradition! The event coincides with Cullman’s Christkindlmarket and the race route will take in some of the festival’s sites and sounds as it journeys past Festhalle Marketplatz, through Cullman’s scenic warehouse shopping district, and the beautiful neighborhoods and townscapes surrounding the Church.
Jingle bells will accompany race bibs. Holiday attire is encouraged. Well-behaved leashed pets are welcome. (Be sure to bring your furry family members back for our annual community-wide Blessing of the Animals in celebration of the Feast of St. Francis the first week in October.)
Water and Christmas carols will be supplied along the race route. Post-race goodies include coffee, hot chocolate, Christmas cookies and standard race recovery fare.
Overall and age group awards will be given following the fun run finish at approximately 9:30 am.
Participants are invited to tour the Grace Episcopal Sanctuary and Parrish Hall, Carriage House and historic Arnold House. The Church is located 2 blocks from Christkindlmarket, which will be open following race day activities.
Proceeds will benefit community nonprofits and other Grace missions.
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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
56°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Bernard, 2 mi from the venue.
About Cullman, AL
Population
18,894
as of 2023
City Elevation
766 ft
Nearest Airport
HSV
Huntsville International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
BHM
Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Days to train
- Race
- The Christmas Carol Classic - 5K Jingle Bell Run & 1-Mile Holiday Stroll
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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The Christmas Carol Classic - 5K Jingle Bell Run & 1-Mile Holiday Stroll
Dec 12, 2026