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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
17201 Lake Perris DR, Perris CA
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
44–65°F · low rain risk
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2025
53–78°F
dry
2024
49–79°F
dry
2023
51–62°F
rain
2022
33–60°F
dry
2021
36–63°F
dry
2020
41–70°F
dry
2019
38–61°F
dry
2018
43–76°F
dry
2017
40–66°F
dry
2016
34–63°F
dry
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About this race
🎄 13th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run
Hosted by the Moreno Valley Road Runners Club (MVRRC)
📍 Lake Perris State Recreation Area – Dam
17801 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA 92571
📅 Saturday, December 19, 2026
🎅 Celebrate the holiday season with us!
Join Southern California's favorite Jingle Bell tradition featuring a 1-Mile Kids Race, 5K Run/Walk, and 10K Run/Walk for runners, walkers, and families of all ages.
📍 Location
Experience a scenic and festive course along the historic Lake Perris Dam. Enjoy beautiful lake views on a fast, flat course closed to vehicle traffic.
Start & Finish: Lake Perris Dam Area
🕒 Race Day Schedule
7:30 AM – Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
8:15 AM – 1-Mile Kids Race (Ages 12 & Under)
8:30 AM – 5K Run/Walk Start
8:30 AM – 10K Run/Walk Start
🏅 Awards & Prizes
1-Mile Kids Race
Top 3 Boys
Top 3 Girls
5K & 10K Open Division
Top 3 Male Finishers
Top 3 Female Finishers
🎖️ Finisher medals for all participants
👕 First 50 registered participants receive a FREE event T-shirt.
Race day pricing remains the same.
🚗 Lake Perris entrance fee: $10 per vehicle
❤️ Holiday Toy Drive
Please help us spread holiday cheer by bringing a new, unwrapped toy or gift to donate to children in need this Christmas season.
🚗 Directions
From the Perris Side
After passing security, turn right on Alta Calle (first entrance before Lot #1).
From the Moreno Valley Side
Drive past Lot #1 and turn left on Alta Calle before exiting toward the Perris side.
📞 Contact Information
Race Director: Henry Roman
Course map
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