Jingle Jog
About this race
🎄 JINGLE JOG 5K & CANDY CANE DASH 🎅
Make Christmas Eve Morning a little more merry, bright, and active!
Kick off your Christmas Eve morning with a little holiday magic at our annual Jingle Jog 5K & 1-Mile Candy Cane Dash! This fun-filled family tradition is the perfect way to get moving, spread some Christmas cheer, and make memories before the holiday festivities begin.
Whether you're racing to beat the Grinch in the 5K or taking a leisurely holiday stroll in the Candy Cane Dash, there's something for everyone!
🎅 Santa hats and jingle bells for everyone!
🍪 Cookies & milk waiting at the finish line to reward all our merry runners and walkers.
🍬 Candy canes and Christmas stockings for all 1-mile participants.
💚 Beat the Grinch Challenge! The first 50 5K finishers to beat the Grinch will take home a special holiday mug!
No pressure, no serious racing required — just a whole lot of holiday fun! Bring the family, wear your festive Christmas gear, and join us for one of Bluffton's favorite Christmas Eve traditions.
EVENT DETAILS
📅 Date: Thursday, December 24
⏰ Start Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Bluffton City Gym
128 E. Market Street, Bluffton, IN
REGISTRATION: : 5K – $10, 1-Mile Candy Cane Dash – $5Come jingle, jog, dash, or stroll your way into Christmas! We'll bring the holiday cheer, cookies, and maybe even a little competition with the Grinch. 🎄
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Jingle Jog 5K
Candy Cane Dash 1 Mile
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Bluffton yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 8:02 AM and sets at 5:18 PM local time (EST) in Bluffton on December 24, 2026 — 9h 15m of daylight.
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- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 7 Bluffton events
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