Indiana · 5K
Jingle Bell Run Indiana
Jingle Bell Run Indiana is a 5K event held in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Indianapolis, Indiana
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Flat urban course; minimal gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Jingle Bell Run Indiana
The Arthritis Foundation's festive Indianapolis 5K where participants dress in holiday attire and tie jingle bells to their shoes to raise funds for arthritis research.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Arthritis Foundation's original festive charity race; costume contests
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Jingle Bell Run Indiana: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run Indiana?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run Indiana held?
- In Indianapolis, Indiana.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run Indiana offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run Indiana?
- About 1,500 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 Indiana?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jingle Bell Run Indiana?
- Yes — registration is open. $50 (from events.arthritis.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run Indiana start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run Indiana?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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