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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Columbus, OH

Columbus, Ohio, 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

1 Mile

Dec 05, 2026

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Distance — 1 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$35.00

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 Columbus.

thermostat Temperature

-1.3° / 6.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

-5.9° / 2.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

4h 42m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.6 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

0.2 cm

air Avg wind speed

11.4 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

76.0%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:45

nightlight Sunset

18:08

About Columbus

Learn more about the host city, Columbus.

Columbus is the capital of the American state of Ohio and is located centrally within the state as the core of the Greater Columbus area. Sited in an area where the Rust Belt, Bible Belt, Appalachia, and the Farm Belt meet, Columbus is a fusion of many different parts of America. It is the home of the Ohio State University. The combination of Ohio Government and the Ohio State University has fueled amazing growth both financially and physically in Columbus. It has created a business and research environment that has provided substantial employment opportunities to the diverse ethnic and local graduates of the Ohio State University, and other academic institutions in Columbus. The Ohio Supercomputer Center (OSC), is projected to be one of the top 50 supercomputers in the world and among the top 10 supercomputing academic centers. It also ranked number 1 on About.com's list of the United States' Most Underrated Gay Cities.