Iowa · 5K
Jingle Bell Run Iowa City
Jingle Bell Run Iowa City is a 5K event held in Iowa City, Iowa. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Iowa City, Iowa
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Flat lakeside path, ~50 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- arthritis.org
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 10:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City
The Arthritis Foundation's holiday charity 5K at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area with jingle bells, Santa, and costumes.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- The Arthritis Foundation's holiday charity 5K at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area with jingle bells, Santa, and costumes. [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Jingle Bell Run Iowa City: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City held?
- In Iowa City, Iowa.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City?
- About 400 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 Iowa City?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City start?
- 10:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run Iowa City?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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