The Moreno Valley Road Runners Club proudly presents the 13th Annual Jingle Bell Run — one of Southern California’s most exciting and festive holiday races!
This annual event brings the community together for a fun, family-friendly run along the beautiful Lake Perris Dam. All funds raised directly support the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club and help us continue hosting future races, youth programs, and community events throughout the year.
Hosted by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
🎅 Celebrate the holiday season with us!
Join Southern California's favorite Jingle Bell tradition featuring a 1-Mile Kids Race, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.
Experience a scenic and festive course along the historic Lake Perris Dam. Enjoy beautiful lake views on a fast, flat course closed to vehicle traffic.
Start & Finish: Lake Perris Dam Area
7:30 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
8:15 AM – 1-Mile Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under)
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30 AM – 10K Run/Walk Start
🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants
👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.
1-Mile Kids Race: $5
5K Run/Walk: $20
10K Run/Walk: $25
Race day pricing remains the same.
💵 Accepted Payments:
🚗 Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle
Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.
After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).
Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.
Race Director: Henry Roman
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
103 days remaining
$5.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
103 days remaining
$25.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
103 days remaining
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Perris.
Learn more about the host city, Perris.
Perris is an old railway city in Riverside County, California, United States, located 71 miles (114 km) east-southeast of Los Angeles and 81 miles (130 km) north of San Diego. It is known for Lake Perris, skydiving, the Southern California Railway Museum, and its sunny dry climate. Perris is within the Inland Empire metropolitan area and within the Greater Los Angeles area. Perris had a population of 78,700 as of the 2020 census.
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