Nashville Jingle Bell Trot

About the Event

Get into the holiday spirit at the Jingle Bell Trot 5K, a festive run through the scenic trails of Orchard Bend Park! Lace up your running shoes, grab your favorite holiday gear, and join us for a morning filled with cheer, laughter, and community fun.

Whether you’re a seasoned runner chasing a personal best or just looking to enjoy a brisk holiday stroll with family and friends, this event is perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Participants are encouraged to dress in their best holiday attire—Santa hats, reindeer antlers, or even jingling bells to keep the course merry and bright!

Event Highlights

Scenic 5K course winding through Orchard Bend Park
Professional chip timing and instant results
Holiday music, decorations, and a cheerful atmosphere
Awards for top finishers and best-dressed participants
race swag for all participants

Proceeds from this event will benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Celebrate the season with fitness, fun, and festive cheer at the Jingle Bell Trot 5K at Orchard Bend Park—a holiday tradition in the making!

Restrooms in the park have been winterized so there will not be a restroom on site please plan accordingly.

Races Offered

5k Run/Walk

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

5k Virtural

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

1k Kids Run

Dec 19, 2026

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Distance — 1K

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Type — Running

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08:10

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$0.00

Weather History

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

thermostat Temperature

2.7° / 11.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-1.3° / 7.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

6h 10m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.3 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

12.5 km/h (Gentle breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

71.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:49

nightlight Sunset

17:34

About Antioch

Learn more about the host city, Antioch.

Antioch is a city in Tennessee.

Hotels & Places to Stay

Race Results

Official finishing times from previous editions of Nashville Jingle Bell Trot.

Place	Name	Gender	Age	City	Time
🥇	Jonathan Brown	M	17	Charleston, IL	16:59
🥇	S. Garriga Lopez	M	9	Clarksville, TN	9:25
🥈	M. Ramos Lopez	F	6	Clarksville, TN	10:17
🥈	Jacob Carrigan	M	45	Antioch, TN	17:02
🥉	S. Anderson	M	10	Nashville, TN	10:58
🥉	Brian Suh	M	31	Nashville, TN	17:59
4	N. Black	M	5	Hermitage, TN	13:20
4	Kyle Kostes	M	22	Hermitage, TN	18:23
5	Martha Anderson	F	37	Nashville, TN	13:25
5	Laurence Kidd	M	32	Nashville, TN	18:36
6	Derrick Black	M	36	Hermitage, TN	13:30
6	Daliris Lopez	F	31	Clarksville, TN	18:41
7	L. Black	M	3	Hermitage, TN	13:35
7	Matt Salvo	M	35	Nashville, TN	18:51
8	Zyrylou Macatol	F	27	Hermitage, TN	13:35
8	Ninette Chapman	F	50	Franklin, TN	19:26
9	Brett Kostes	M	57	Hermitage, TN	13:43
9	C. Conrad	M	12	Murfreesboro, TN	20:37
10	Knox Einerson	M	20	Waverly, TN	20:47
10	C. Baker	M	7	Gallatin, TN	38:35
11	Matthew Crouse	M	46	Thompsons Station, TN	21:28
12	C. Benzon	M	10	Plainfield, IL	22:01
13	Eric Fortin	M	29	Murfreesboro, TN	22:05
14	Rene Aldrich	F	46	Portland, TN	23:14
15	B. Benzon	F	12	Plainfield, IL	24:08
16	Wes Benzon	M	47	Plainfield, IL	24:09
17	Tim Anderson	M	59	Spring Hill, KS	24:20
18	Shelby Hash	F	25	Franklin, TN	24:21
19	Jacob Wall	M	25	Mount Juliet, TN	25:03
20	Joseph Buenavista	M	41	Antioch, TN	25:04
20	Cara Czarnik	F	30	Nashville, TN	25:04
21	Vanessa Bogdan	F	31	Lebanon, TN	25:20
22	Matthew Nix	M	47	Hackleburg, AL	25:22
23	Allison Black	F	34	Hermitage, TN	25:44
24	Gemma Bristow	F	40	Carrollton, MS	26:20
25	Stephanie Ortez	F	31	Chapel Hill, TN	26:47
26	Isabelle Araujo	F	21	Nashville, TN	27:00
27	Jessica Lin	F	21	Brentwood, TN	27:01
28	Kara Merriam	F	51	Clarksville, TN	27:07
29	Melissa Anderson	F	59	Spring Hill, KS	27:38
30	Bradford Smith	M	55	Nolensville, TN	28:40
31	Olivia Harris	F	29	Nashville, TN	28:53
32	Richard Poskanzer	M	47	Franklin, TN	28:58
33	Colton Chandler	M	22	Gallatin, TN	29:43
34	Colleen Mila	F	55	Spring Hill, TN	30:48
35	Susan Farr	F	52	Nolensville, TN	31:31
36	Julia Garner	F	27	Lafayette, IN	32:24
37	Morgan Perez	M	25	Nashville, TN	32:29
38	Melissa Benzon	F	45	Plainfield, IL	33:04
39	Megan DiDonato	F	40	Spring, TX	33:16
40	David Silverstein	M	38	Hermitage, TN	33:43
41	Kyle Shipps	M	54	Spring Hill, KS	34:07
42	Haley Ensey	F	32	Hermitage, TN	34:35
43	Makenzie Holland	F	32	Nashville, TN	34:51
44	Andrea Sonnabend	F	53	Clarksville, TN	35:00
45	Sarah Lehner	F	43	Nashville, TN	36:10
46	Carlos Hoyos	M	43	Nashville, TN	36:12
47	Logan Pelikan	M	13	Lebanon, TN	36:22
48	Ashley Pelikan	F	36	Lebanon, TN	36:22
49	Madelynn Peterson	F	22	Spring Hill, TN	37:55
61	Kim Woodard	F	62	WartraceWartrace, TN	—
62	Will Rivers	M	24	Columbia, TN	—
63	Sara Rivers	F	23	Columbia, TN	—
64	Stephanie Sherron	F	33	Shelbyville, TN	—