Jingle Bell 6K Run/2M Walk
Mount Vernon, KY
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon KY
32–49°F · some rain risk
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30–38°F
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19–44°F
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33–47°F
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28–49°F
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43–64°F
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30–47°F
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30–52°F
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24–33°F
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36–56°F
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41–46°F
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Place: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Mt. Vernon, KY
- 6K Run/ 2-Mile Walk to begin at 8:30 a.m. EST
- Race-day registration to begin at 7:50 a.m.
- $25 pre-registration fee - deadline Monday, November 23
- $30 registration fee from Nov. 20 through 8:15 a.m. race day
- Race 12 of 12 in the 2026 County-Wide Stride race series
Course
The 6K Run/Walk highlights historic Renfro Valley. Aid and water station will be located at the turnaround. Officials will direct and supervise the course. The Run/Walk will start and finish at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
Unique Reasons to Participate
- $50 cash prize to overall top male and female finisher
- Unique age group awards
- Free commemorative long-sleeve shirt guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by Nov. 23. (It is recommended that you pre-register to guarantee your shirt. Shirts available on race day in limited sizes and quantities.)
- Santa’s Surprise Gift Grab – as always, gift packages will be scattered along the course for participants to scoop up for cash, gifts or coal!
- Hospitality area with refreshments and snacks
- Costume Contest: award will be given for the best holiday-themed costume.
Awards
- Overall male and female race winner and top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+
- Top three male and female walkers (walkers also eligible for age group awards)
- Please note: to be fair to competitive walkers, if you plan to register as a walker, you must walk the entire race. If you plan on running and walking, please register as a runner.
NEW! Student Strides 2026
- ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
- Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series!
- Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
Questions/Information
For more information contact Chelsea Dillingham (606) 256-7767 or [email protected]
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