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Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL
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Jingle Bell Run - Chicago, IL

Chicago, Illinois, United States View on map
Dec 12, 2026 (America/Chicago local time)
Running

About this race

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!

Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.

Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Pick your distance

Running

5K Timed

All participants will receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal.

Dec 12, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Open

5K Untimed

All participants will receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal. Includes chipped bib.

Dec 12, 2026 5K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

1 Mile

All participants will receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal.

Dec 12, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Kids Run

Ages 12 and under. All participants will receive a shirt, jingle bells and a medal.

Dec 12, 2026 Kids Run 7:30 AM
$25.00
Open

Virtual Jingler

Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!

Dec 12, 2026 Virtual Jingler 7:30 AM
$45.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 4 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Chicago.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-day average) -5.7° / Maximum temperature (race-day average) 0.9°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -12.8° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-day average) -4.5°
Wind (km/h)
Average wind speed (race-day average)
22.3
Precip (mm)
Average precipitation (race-day average)
1.3mm
Humidity
Average relative humidity (race-day average)
74.6%

Course

Route map and elevation profile

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  • Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
  • Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
  • Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
  • Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 135 Chicago events

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