Virginia · 5K
Jingle Bell Run Richmond
Jingle Bell Run Richmond is a 5K event held in Richmond, Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026. About 1,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, VA
- Field size
- ~1,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Richmond, Virginia
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 1,000 runners
- Course
- Flat neighborhood course, ~40 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Jingle Bell Run Richmond
A festive holiday 5K in Richmond's West End benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, with costumes encouraged.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- A festive holiday 5K in Richmond's West End benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, with costumes encouraged.
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Jingle Bell Run Richmond: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run Richmond?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run Richmond held?
- In Richmond, Virginia.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run Richmond offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run Richmond?
- 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 Richmond?
- 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 Richmond?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from events.arthritis.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run Richmond start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run Richmond?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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