Washington · 5K · 1-Mile Walk · Kids Fun Run
Jingle Bell Run Seattle
Jingle Bell Run Seattle is a 5K, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run event held in Seattle, Washington. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026. About 3,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 13, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Field size
- ~3,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Location
- Seattle, Washington
- Distances
- 5K, 1-Mile Walk, Kids Fun Run
- Field size
- About 3,500 runners
- Course
- Flat, around Gas Works Park / Lake Union
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- events.arthritis.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from events.arthritis.org, checked October 7, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
About the Jingle Bell Run Seattle
A festive, costume-filled holiday 5K at Gas Works Park benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, one of Seattle's largest December fun runs.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Flagship Pacific Northwest holiday charity 5K benefiting the Arthritis Foundation; 40+ years of impact
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Jingle Bell Run Seattle: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run Seattle?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 13, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run Seattle held?
- In Seattle, Washington.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run Seattle offer?
- 5K, 1-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run Seattle?
- About 3,500 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 Seattle?
- 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 Seattle?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $45 (from events.arthritis.org, checked October 7, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run Seattle start?
- 8:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run Seattle?
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail.
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