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2026 Jingle Bell Jog

Name: 2026 Jingle Bell Jog
Start: 2026-12-05
End: 2026-12-05
Location: Albany

Albany, Georgia, United States

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About the Event

Jingle Bell Jog returns to Tift Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026, marking its 38th anniversary as the cherished kickoff for family holiday festivities in Southwest Georgia. This beloved community event features three distinct courses: a festive 1-mile fun walk and two races — a spirited 5K run/walk and an invigorating 10K run.
Participants will gather at Tift Park, located on North Monroe Street (1300 N. Monroe St.), to begin their journey through the scenic streets of Albany GA. The event's new start times are as follows: the 10K starts promptly at 8:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:45 a.m., and finally, the fun walk sets off at 9:00 a.m.
Race participants can look forward to collecting their race packets ahead of time from Phoebe Healthworks (311 W. 3rd Ave — enter via Jackson Street) during designated hours on December 3 (from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and December 4 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
This year’s Jingle Bell Jog will not only celebrate the joy of running but also raise funds for Phoebe's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, supporting the hospital’s efforts in helping infants thrive.
Competitors are encouraged to mark their calendars early and sign up soon to secure discounted entry fees. The event promises a rewarding experience with awards given out three-deep across various age categories for both 5K and 10K participants: Under 5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, and those aged 75 & Up.
For additional information or assistance, interested runners can reach out to the Phoebe Foundation at (229) 312-4483.

Races Offered

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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$30.00

10k

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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Type — Others, Running

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$35.00

5k

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Others, Running

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00:00

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$30.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

6.2° / 16.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

3.1° / 14.4°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 56m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.8 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.3 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.6%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:28

nightlight Sunset

18:35

About Albany

Learn more about the host city, Albany.

Albany is a city of 72,000 people (2019) in Dougherty County in Georgia's Plantation Midlands region. It is part of the Black Belt, the extensive area in the Deep South of cotton plantations. During 1961–1962, African Americans in Albany played a prominent role in the Civil Rights Movement, founding the Albany Movement, a desegregation and voters' rights coalition formed in 1961. Ray Charles, the singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer, was born here, and is remembered in a park with a statue.