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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
1329 Tiffin Street, Fremont OH
5K
29–42°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
9–28°F
dry
2024
21–33°F
dry
2023
36–41°F
dry
2022
27–47°F
dry
2021
32–56°F
rain
2020
31–39°F
dry
2019
28–42°F
dry
2018
27–33°F
dry
2017
32–57°F
rain
2016
29–38°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
On Saturday, December 5th at 9:00am at the Rotary Lodge/Don Miller Park we can all be Santa Claus!
Entry Fee
- Fee Structure: "Entry Fee" for the 5K Run and Walk is a new and unwrapped toy or non-perishable food items or personal hygiene products!
- Purpose: Toys will go to the many Sandusky County organizations seeking to help others during the holidays (Community Christmas, Toys For Tots, DJFS and more).
- Food Items: Food items and personal hygiene products will be delivered to the county food pantries and homeless shelters.
Shirts
- Pre-order: Special event shirts are available by pre order for $15.00.
- Availability: Shirts in limited supply on day of event.
- Donation: Proceeds from sale of shirts will be donated to Share and Care and Pontifex.
Awards
- No Age Group Awards: No Age Group Awards will be given.
- Special Awards: Special awards for the Youth Boy and Girl and Adult Male and Female with the Ugliest Christmas Sweaters and Most Festive Outfit!
Post Race Refreshments
- Refreshments: Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Cookies and Donuts will be available at the Rotary Lodge after the event.
Sponsors
Sponsored by Sandusky County Elected Officials and Departments, Sandusky County Park District, Fremont Rotary Club, Sandusky County Communities Foundation and the Sandusky County Visitors Bureau!
Registration Link
For more information and to register, please visit The Sandusky County Jingle Bell Jog.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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