South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run
About this race
Online Registration for the 2026 Jingle Bell isnt ready yet! Should be open in early September!
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About The Race(s)
We are so excited to welcome back our 17th Annual South Boston Catholic Academy Road Race on Saturday December 12th, 2026!
The Jingle Bell Run is a South Boston tradition and we hope you join us this year!
We have two youth races to start us off followed by a 5 km course along scenic South Boston beaches and Castle Island.
After the race there will be refreshments to go along with the awards and entertainment.
Registration is open and a classic South Boston Catholic Academy Jingle Bell Run long-sleeve t-shirt will be given to the first 250 Registrants and everyone registered by Sunday, November 29th!
Open Race (5km)
Saturday, December 12, 2026
10 a.m. – 5 km Race
$30 Earlybird price ends Sunday November 22.
$35 Pre-registration ends Friday December 11.
$40, Day Of Registration
Open Race (5km) Start and Finish
Right in front of the school:
South Boston Catholic Academy
866 East Broadway
South Boston, MA 02127
Youth Races (100M dash and 1/2 Mile)
9:00 a.m. – 100 Meter Dash (9 years and under)
9:30 a.m. – ½ Mile Race (14 years and under)
Youth Registration (any time): $15
** youth who wish to run the 100 meter and the 1/2 mile need only register once! **
Course
Fast and flat 5 km along scenic Castle Island and beaches of Day Boulevard.
Number Pick-Up - Night Before and Day of Race
Numbers can be picked up starting at 8AM on the day of the race.
Numbers will also be Available for EARLY PICK-UP on
Friday December 11th from 6:00-8:00 pm at
South Boston Catholic Academy
866 East Broadway
South Boston
Parking
Parking is available along the adjacent streets and beach area, which is within 2-3 blocks of South Boston Catholic Academy. Resident parking is NOT in effect on Saturdays.
T-Shirts
T-Shirts for first 250 registered runners/Everyone Registered by November 30th!
Awards
5 KM RACE
Females & Males
1st, 2nd, 3rd Place Overall
Medals to all finishers in the 1/2 Mile Race.
100 METER DASH (9 YEARS AND UNDER)
Medals to all finishers.
Refunds
We appreciate and understand that unexpected circumstances present themselves constantly. However, if you have registered for the race and are unable to attend, we kindly request that your race fee be considered a donation to our school, as this event is one of our most critical fundraisers of the year, and our success is extremely reliant upon the number of registered runners. Thank you so much for considering your race fee a donation to the school in your absence. As always, we are so grateful for your support!
Pick your distance
Running
5K
Strollers are welcome....and no need to register the young'uns (unless you want a race shirt for them!)
14 Years and Under 1/2 Mile (includes 100M Dash)
Please only sign up for EITHER the 1/2 Mile OR the 100 M dash....but the kiddo's can run in both!
9 Years and Under 100 Meter Dash
Please only sign up for EITHER the 1/2 Mile OR the 100 M dash....but the kiddo's can run in both!
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Boston, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:04 AM and sets at 4:11 PM local time (EST) in Boston on December 12, 2026 — 9h 07m of daylight.
Course
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