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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
St. Mary's Gymnasium, 220 W Downie Street, Alma MI
10K · 5K
23–35°F · low rain risk
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2025
21–29°F
dry
2024
9–21°F
dry
2023
27–35°F
dry
2022
23–35°F
dry
2021
31–46°F
dry
2020
29–38°F
rain
2019
15–38°F
dry
2018
25–38°F
dry
2017
15–29°F
dry
2016
24–30°F
dry
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About this race
Race Information
Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
Date: December 12, 2026
Location: St. Mary's Gymnasium, 220 W Downie Street, Alma, MI
For more information, visit: Race Registration
Packet Pickup
- Early Pickup: Friday, December 12, 2025 at Alma True Value Hardware (102 W Superior Street) from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm.
- Race Day Pickup: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at St. Mary School Gym (220 W Downie Street) starting at 8 am.
Race Events
- 5K RUN/WALK: $30 includes a shirt, jingle bell, and finisher medal for all participants. After December 11th, registration increases to $35.00.
- 10K RUN: $35 includes a shirt, jingle bell, and finisher medal for all participants. After December 11th, registration increases to $40.00.
- Kid's Reindeer Trot: For children 10 years of age or younger, the cost is $15 which includes a shirt, jingle bell, and reindeer antlers. The Reindeer Trot is about 330 feet.
Awards
- Overall Winners: Male and Female overall winners of the 5K and 10K will receive an Alma themed gift and a $25 Gratiot Area Chamber of Commerce gift certificate.
- Age Group Awards: Male and Female Age Group winners will receive an Alma themed gift.
- Age Categories: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, Over 80.
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