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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central MA

Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

calendar_today 05 Dec, 2026

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sell $35.00 – $45.00

About the Event

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!

Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.

Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

Races Offered

5K Timed

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$40.00

5K Untimed

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

Virtual Jingler

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Jingler

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Worcester.

thermostat Temperature

-3.9° / 3.6°

wb_sunny Feels like

-9.2° / -0.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 0m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.5 cm

air Avg wind speed

13.1 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.4%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:08

nightlight Sunset

17:16

About Worcester

Learn more about the host city, Worcester.

Explore fine arts, history, and take in a show in Worcester, a medium sized city in Central Massachusetts about an hour's drive west of Boston. Worcester's seven hills and their valleys contain top notch museums, nine colleges and universities, beautiful parks, and food from all over the globe.