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Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk

calendar_today December 12, 2026 location_on 328 E. Dampier Street, Inverness, Central Florida 34450

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

5K
schedule 12/12/2026 11:15
1 Mile
schedule 12/12/2026 11:15

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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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk 2026?
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Inverness, Florida.
What distances does Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk offer?
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk offers 5K and 1 Mile events.
Where does Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk take place?
Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk is held at 328 E. Dampier Street in Inverness, Florida (Central Florida). See the course maps section on this page for route details where available.
How do I register for Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
Registration is online — use the Register button on this page to sign up through the race's official registration page. Registering early usually means lower entry fees.
Is there a promo code for Jingle Bell 5K Run & 1 Mile Walk?
Discounts are set by the race organizer and appear on the official registration page when active. The most reliable way to pay less is registering early — most Florida races raise prices as race day gets closer.

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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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calendar_today December 12, 2026
location_on 328 E. Dampier Street, Inverness, Central Florida 34450
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