The Greater Scranton YMCA Jingle Bell Jog
The Greater Scranton YMCA Jingle Bell Jog is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Scranton, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (72 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Jingle all the way to the finish line at our 3rd annual Jingle Bell Jog 5k and 1 mile family fun walk! Wear your favorite holiday sweater, lace up, and get racing!
What: 5k run and 1 mile fun walk. This is a pet friendly event.
When: Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Where: The Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 North Blakely Street, Dunmore, PA 18512
Packet Pick Up: Friday, December 11th from 3 to 6 PM at the YMCA
Day of Registration: 8:00 to 8:45 AM at the YMCA gym.
Day of Registration Cost: $35
Awards: Awards for the top overall male and female, the top male and female masters, and the top two males and females in the below age groups:
0-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Events
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
41°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
39%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
About Scranton, PA
Population
76,074
as of 2023
City Elevation
795 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 92 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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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72
Days to train
- Race
- The Greater Scranton YMCA Jingle Bell Jog
- Date
- December 12, 2026
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The Greater Scranton YMCA Jingle Bell Jog
Dec 12, 2026