From the Organizer
On Saturday, December 5th at 9:00am at the Rotary Lodge/Don Miller Park we can all be Santa Claus!
Entry Fee: "Entry Fee" for the 5K Run and Walk is a new and unwrapped toy or non perishable food items or personal hygiene products! Toys will go to the many Sandusky County organizations seeking to help others during the holidays (Community Christmas, Toys For Tots, DJFS and more) and food items and personal hygiene products will be delivered to the county food pantries and homeless shelters.
Shirts: Special event shirts are available by pre order for $15.00 with shirts in limited supply on day of event (proceeds from sale of shirts will be donated to Share and Care and Pontifex).
Awards: No Age Group Awards, BUT special awards for the Youth Boy and Girl and Adult Male and Female with the Ugliest Christmas Sweaters and Most Festive Outfit!
Post Race Refreshments: Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Donuts at the Rotary Lodge after the event.
Sponsored by Sandusky County Elected Officials and Departments, Sandusky County Park District, Fremont Rotary Club, Sandusky County Communities Foundation and the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau!
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
42°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Fremont.
Host City
About Fremont, OH
Population
15,851
as of 2023
City Elevation
628 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 61 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
170
Days to train
- Race
- The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 1329 Tiffin Street, Fremont, OH
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog?
- The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog is a running race held in Fremont, Ohio on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Fremont, Ohio at 1329 Tiffin Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog
Dec 5, 2026