North Carolina · 5K · 1 Mile
Jingle Jog 5K
Jingle Jog 5K is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 5,389 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Winston-Salem, NC
- Field size
- ~5,389 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 5,389 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
About the Jingle Jog 5K
The Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Strut has been a Triad holiday tradition since it began in 2015. Originating in High Point, the race has now relocated to Winston-Salem, and we are bringing ALL the fun on this festive holiday run! The 5K race will begin at Fiddlin' Fish Brewing, continuing along Long Branch paved trail, and returning along the Research Parkway corridor on the edge of downtown. The (untimed) Santa Strut will be a one loop course (0.8 miles) where family, friends, and pups can strut t…
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Jingle Jog 5K: common questions
- When is the Jingle Jog 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Jog 5K held?
- In Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
- What distances does the Jingle Jog 5K offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Jingle Jog 5K?
- About 5,389 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 Jog 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jingle Jog 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Jog 5K start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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