DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K
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DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K

Annapolis, Maryland, United States View on map
Dec 05, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Join the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, December 5th for the 15th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/1M Walk. The perfect way to start your holiday off and running!

This annual fundraiser is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is geared towards the general public as an incentive to participate in a healthy lifestyle while offering an opportunity to educate everyone about early detection of lung and ovarian cancers. In addition, the event is also designed to raise much needed funds to support various educational research programs and patient services.

The 5k run will begin at 9:00 am - please plan to arrive no later than 8:30 am.
The 3K walk will begin at 9:05 am

Quiet Waters Park - Sassafras Pavilion
600 Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD 21403

REGISTRATION FEES
5K & 3K Run/Walk: $50 through November 15, $60 from November 16 through Race Day
10 & Under participants are free, no shirt available

All 5K/3K registrants will receive a custom bib, long sleeve shirt and participation in the family fun run.

Packet pick up will be Friday, December 4 at Evolutions (1834 George Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401) from 3:00-7:00 pm and then on Saturday at Sassafras Pavilion starting at 8:00am

All registrations must be done online and will be open through Race Day at 8:30am. 

Race Premium and Packet Information
All persons who register prior to November 8 will receive the following:

*Commemorative Long-Sleeve T-shirt
*Commemorative Race Bib (the 5K bibs will have a timing chip)
* Two Jingle Bells (for shoes)

AWARDS
There will be awards given to the overall male and female finisher, as well as the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over, plus the best costume.
There will not be any awards for virtual participants. 

DONATIONS and PROCEEDS
Thank you in advance for generously donating to the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation and helping to bring awareness to Lung and Ovarian Cancer.

Pick your distance

Running

5K Run

Dec 05, 2026 5K 9:00 AM
$50.00
Open

3K Walk

Dec 05, 2026 3K 9:05 AM
$50.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 5 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Annapolis, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) -0.6° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 6.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) -5.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 3.5°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
1.3mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
67.4%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 5, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 5, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
9h 33m

The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 4:43 PM local time (EST) in Annapolis on December 5, 2026 — 9h 33m of daylight.

Course

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