Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run
About this race
Welcome to the annual Jingle Bell Run! A 5K race through the beautiful Christmas Island light display on General Burnside Island State Park. The race will be at 9:30 pm on December 14th. We will host a costume contest for individuals and teams. Bring us your best Santa’s Sleigh or Reindeer Team and join the fun! We look forward to seeing you there!
Join fellow runners on December 12, 2026 for the Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Burnside.
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Running
5K Run
Walking is defined as having one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES. You may NOT spring, run, jog, and/or trot any portion of the course. To do so, even for one step, even if this is your first race, even if he or she "is only a kid" would be considered cheating and would be subject to disqualification. Please be fair to other Walkers.
Walking
5K Competitive Walker
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About Burnside
Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run takes place in Burnside, Kentucky, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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