Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k & Jingle Bell Jot
About this race
Lace up your running shoes and join us for the inaugural Dickens of a Run 5K as part of Wetumpka's beloved Dickens Christmas celebration!
Taking place on Saturday morning, December 5, 2026, this festive 5K will begin and end near the Wetumpka Farmers Market and Sports Complex area, offering runners and walkers a scenic route through one of Alabama's most charming communities. Whether you're chasing a personal best, enjoying a family outing, or simply looking to kick off a day of holiday fun, Dickens of a Run is the perfect way to start your Christmas celebration.
Participants are encouraged to embrace the spirit of the season with Victorian-inspired attire, festive costumes, holiday accessories, or Dickens-themed outfits. Awards will be presented in multiple age divisions, along with special recognition for the most spirited holiday costumes.
Following the race, participants can enjoy all the festivities of Dickens Christmas in Historic Downtown Wetumpka, including the Christmas Market, carriage rides, live entertainment, Father Christmas, holiday shopping, and family activities throughout the day.
Course details, registration information, race packet pickup, and award categories will be announced soon.
Gather your friends, family, coworkers, and running club members and make plans now to be part of the very first Dickens of a Run 5K—where holiday cheer meets small-town charm!
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Running
Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k
Jingle Jot One Mile Fun Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Wetumpka yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 6:32 AM and sets at 4:38 PM local time (CST) in Wetumpka on December 5, 2026 — 10h 06m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 1 Wetumpka event
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