A Holiday Tradition, Revamped & Better Than Ever!
Get ready for a bigger, better Jingle Paws 5K! This beloved holiday tradition is getting a fresh new experience at Ruth Hardy Park in
Palm Springs, with more activities, more family fun, and even more ways to celebrate while supporting the life-changing mission of Guide Dogs of the Desert.
Whether you run, walk, stroll, or bring your four-legged friend along, Jingle Paws is a festive morning for the entire community. Enjoy a 5K run/walk, holiday cheer, activities for kids, opportunities to meet our team and dogs, and plenty of reasons to jingle all the way!
Each registered 5K participant will receive a commemorative Jingle Paws race shirt, and participants can purchase a Santa suit through our event store for an extra dose of holiday spirit.
More to Experience This Year! 🐕🦺
Jingle Paws is more than a race! Stick around after crossing the finish line and enjoy everything our revamped event has to offer:
🏅 Awards for top runners
👕 Commemorative race shirts
🎄 Puppy Play Kids Zone
🐾 Meet our puppy trainers
🦮 Meet a real Guide Dog in Training and learn about the training journey
🐶 Dog-friendly festivities
✨ Holiday fun for the whole family
Something for Every Age! 🎅
Children under 4 participate FREE, making it even easier to bring the whole family along for the holiday fun!
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
09:00
$45.00
Dec 12, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
10:00
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Palm Springs.
Learn more about the host city, Palm Springs.
Palm Springs is a resort city in the California desert. It became a destination during the 1950s and 1960s when Hollywood movie stars flocked there in droves. Nowadays, the area offers entertainment for all ages, although the most common demographics consists of retirees. Palm Springs offers a wealth of indoor and outdoor activities. Known for its hiking, mid-century modern architecture, stunning natural beauty and sparkling pools, Palm Springs has the perfect blend of outdoor activities and casual relaxation.
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Official finishing times from previous editions of JINGLE PAWS 5K & ELF DASH — 2025.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | CODY WALKEY | — | |
| 🥈 | BERNIE TAN | — | |
| 🥉 | JACK BRANN | — | |
| 4 | LUKAS HUEBSCHER | — | |
| 5 | DANIEL GOLDSTEIN | — | |
| 6 | MARK PLANAS | — | |
| 7 | FRANK LUCKINO | — | |
| 8 | EDGARDO LEYVA | — | |
| 9 | MARK DEANGELIS | — | |
| 10 | JEFFREY DINKIN | — | |
| 11 | ADRIAN AGUNDEZ | — | |
| 12 | STEINAR JOHANSEN | — | |
| 13 | JELKA JONKER | — | |
| 14 | BRIAN WESTLAKE | — | |
| 15 | PAUL BEER | — | |
| 16 | HENRY JUNG | — | |
| 17 | STORM EBERT | — | |
| 18 | JOAQUIN BARRAZA | — | |
| 19 | KEVIN SKINNER | — | |
| 20 | RUSSELL BAUGHMAN | — | |
| 21 | JENNY ADLER | — | |
| 22 | VANESSA BARRAZA | — | |
| 23 | ROBERT SALESKY | — | |
| 24 | MARK GOSTINE | — | |
| 25 | LUIS CARDENAS | — | |
| 26 | EDDIE ORDAZ | — | |
| 27 | ANDREW SUOZZO | — | |
| 28 | ALEXIA RENTERIA | — | |
| 29 | JACK BARRAZA | — | |
| 30 | JEANNE GLEASON | — | |
| 31 | OLIVIA MEDIANO | — | |
| 32 | STACEY VEGA | — | |
| 33 | RICHIE VEGA | — | |
| 34 | CRISTHIAN GONZALEZ | — | |
| 35 | MARISSA PONTECORVO | — | |
| 36 | KATHLEEN GARCIN | — | |
| 37 | ANGEL VELA | — | |
| 38 | RICHARD NELSON | — | |
| 39 | VANN WESTLAKE | — | |
| 40 | ADRIAN GARCIA | — | |
| 41 | BEN WALKUSKI | — | |
| 42 | RUSSELL GIBBS | — | |
| 43 | TYLER HAYCOX | — | |
| 44 | DEBI HUNT | — | |
| 45 | VANESSA REYNAGA | — | |
| 46 | ANDRASSY TERAN | — | |
| 47 | KRISTEN GEHRIG | — | |
| 48 | JOHN MOYER | — | |
| 49 | ELISABETH GARCIA | — | |
| 50 | RILEY BLAIR | — |
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