Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC
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!
Event Schedule
Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:00 a.m. – Registration and Check-In
9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
10:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk begins
10:30 a.m. – Kids' Reindeer 1-Mile Dash begins
11:15 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
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Running
5K Timed
5K Untimed
Kids' Reindeer 1-Mile Dash - Untimed
Typical race-day weather
Based on 9 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Cary, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:10 AM and sets at 5:01 PM local time (EST) in Cary on December 5, 2026 — 9h 51m of daylight.
Course
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Results — Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC
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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, 47 Cary events
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