2026 Jingle Bell Run - St. Louis, MO | Saint Charles, MO, United States

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

1 Mile

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.00

5K Timed

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.00

5K Untimed

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

Kids Run

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — Kids Run

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.00

Virtual Jingler

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — Virtual Jingler

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$50.00

Volunteer

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — Volunteer

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

-0.1° / 8.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-4.7° / 4.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

5h 44m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.9 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.1 cm

air Avg wind speed

12.6 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

73.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:12

nightlight Sunset

17:42

About Saint Charles

Learn more about the host city, Saint Charles.

Saint Charles is a city in and the county seat of St. Charles County, Missouri, United States. The population was 70,493 at the 2020 census, making St. Charles the eighth-most populous city in Missouri. Situated on the Missouri River near its mouth at the Mississippi, St. Charles is a northwestern suburb of St. Louis.