Louisiana · 5K (timed and untimed)
Jingle Bell Run New Orleans
Jingle Bell Run New Orleans is a 5K (timed and untimed) event held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Distances
- 5K (timed and untimed)
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat
- Registration
- events.arthritis.org
- Official website
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans
A festive holiday-themed 5K in New Orleans benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, with timed and untimed options and runners in jingle-bell costumes.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- National Arthritis Foundation holiday charity run series; festive costumed 5K benefiting arthritis research
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Jingle Bell Run New Orleans: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans held?
- In New Orleans, Louisiana.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans offer?
- 5K (timed and untimed).
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans?
- About 1,000 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 New Orleans?
- 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 New Orleans?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run New Orleans?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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