
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk
About This Event
** Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk**
** Wallace Brooks Park, Inverness, FL 34450**
** Saturday, December 12, 2026**
**IMPORTANT UPDATE - Due to change in parade route, the **
NEW START TIME IS 11:15 AM SHARP!
10:15 AM - Registration & Packet Pick-up Opens11:15 AM - Run Starts12:15 PM - Awards Ceremony (Time is approx.)
Entry Fees:
Individual Entry - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$30.00 (by December 9, 2026) $40.00 (Day of Race)
Middle/High School Entry - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$15.00 (by December 9, 2026) $30.00 (Day of Race)
Kids Club Member (Under 12) - 5K Run / 1 Mile Walk
$10.00 (by December 9, 2026) $30.00 (Day of Race)
Jingle Bells for every participantCandy Canes for allTons of Spectators will be gathered along Main StreetFinish in time to catch the Christmas ParadeCome dressed as your best Santa, Elf, or Reindeer
5K AWARDS
Overall Individual Male/Female
Overall Masters (40+) Male/Female Medals 3 Deep in 5 year Age Groups (Age 15 thru 85 & up) AND Kids 7-Under, 8-9, 10-12, 13-14
Race Distances
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Registration Pricing
5K Run
$30.00
+ $2.64 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Dec 9, 2026
1 Mile Walk
$30.00
+ $2.64 processing fee
event_busy Goes up to $40.00 after Dec 9, 2026
Prices from the official registration page, updated several times a day.
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Race Day Schedule
12/12/2026 11:15
5K Start
12/12/2026 11:15
1 Mile Start
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