North Dakota · 5K · 1 Mile
Jingle Bell Run Fargo
Jingle Bell Run Fargo is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Fargo, North Dakota. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Fargo, ND
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Fargo, North Dakota
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Course
- Flat, ~30 ft gain
- Registration
- events.arthritis.org
- Official website
- arthritis.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from events.arthritis.org, checked September 25, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Typical race-day weather
- about 35°F at the start, 79% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026)
About the Jingle Bell Run Fargo
The Arthritis Foundation's costume-friendly holiday 5K held each December in Fargo to raise funds and awareness.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- The Arthritis Foundation's costume-friendly holiday 5K held each December in Fargo to raise funds and awareness.
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Jingle Bell Run Fargo: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run Fargo held?
- In Fargo, North Dakota.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run Fargo offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at events.arthritis.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from events.arthritis.org, checked September 25, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run Fargo start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- Loop course; Road surface.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Jingle Bell Run Fargo?
- about 35°F at the start, 79% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2024 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 25, 2026).
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