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, 2025
🕢 7:30 AM Start
Don’t miss Southern California’s favorite Jingle Bell tradition!
Join us for a festive 5K and 10K Run/Walk before you open gifts and celebrate the holidays.
There will also be a 1-Mile Kids’ Race (ages 12 & under) — everyone is welcome, including walkers and families!
Enjoy a scenic course along the historic Lake Perris Dam — a fast, flat route closed to traffic with beautiful morning lake views.
The course starts and finishes at the Dam area.
Date: Saturday, December 19, 2025
Packet Pick-Up: Race day only, starting at 7:30 AM
Kids’ 1-Mile Start: 8:15 AM
5K Start: 8:30 AM
10K Start: 8:30 AM
1-Mile Kids’ Race: Top 3 Boys & Girls
5K & 10K: Top 3 Males & Females (Open Division)
Finisher medals for all participants
First 50 registrants receive a FREE event T-shirt!
Kids’ 1-Mile: $5
5K Run/Walk: $20
10K Run/Walk: $25
Pricing is the same on race day.
💵 Accepted payments: Cash, Venmo, Cash App, Zelle
🚗 Park entrance fee: $10 per vehicle
MVRRC invites all participants to bring new, unused toys or gifts to donate to children in need this Christmas.
Thank you for helping us spread the holiday spirit!
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 the exit toward the Perris side.
Race Director: Henry
📧 Email: mvrrc@hotmail.com
📱 Text: (951) 396-5896
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 1.6K
Type — Running
08:00
$5.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
08:00
$25.00
Dec 19, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:00
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Perris.
Learn more about the host city, Perris.
Perris is in Riverside County. It is known for Lake Perris, an artificial lake, skydiving, Southern California Railway Museum, and its sunny dry climate.
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