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MVRRC 13th Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Run 1-M, 5K and 10K

calendar_today 19 Dec, 2026 – 20 Dec, 2026

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sell $5.00 – $25.00

MVRRC 13th Annual Jingle Bell Holiday Run 1-M, 5K and 10K

About the Event

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.

🎄 13th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run

 

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.

 

📍 Location

 

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

 

🕒 Race Day Schedule

 

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

 

🏅 Awards & Prizes

 

1-Mile Kids Race

 

 

5K & 10K Open Division

 

 

🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants

 

👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.

 

💲 Registration Fees

 

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

 

❤️ Holiday Toy Drive

 

Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.

 

🚗 Directions

 

From the Perris Side

 

After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).

 

From the Moreno Valley Side

 

Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.

 

📞 Contact Information

 

Race Director: Henry Roman

 

📧 mvrrc@hotmail.com

 

 

 

 

 

Races Offered

Running-1 Mile - Individual Age group/open

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Running

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$5.00

Running-10K - Individual Age group/open

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 10K

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103 days remaining

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$25.00

Running-5K - Individual Age group/open

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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103 days remaining

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$20.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature
7.4° / 20.3°
wb_sunny Feels like
4.3° / 17.0°
light_mode Avg sunshine hours
8h 24m
water_drop Avg rainfall
1.1 mm
ac_unit Avg snowfall
air Avg wind speed
6.4 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
49.6%
wb_twilight Sunrise
07:46
nightlight Sunset
17:42

About Perris

Learn more about the host city, Perris.

Scenic view of

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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