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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
15810 Ballantyne Medical Pl, Charlotte NC
5K
37–53°F · some rain risk
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2025
34–49°F
dry
2024
31–49°F
dry
2023
27–50°F
dry
2022
40–52°F
dry
2021
36–60°F
dry
2020
46–63°F
dry
2019
31–46°F
dry
2018
28–49°F
dry
2017
36–52°F
dry
2016
38–57°F
dry
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About this race
Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!
Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.
Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!
Event Schedule
Saturday, November 22, 2025
9:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
9:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies Begins
10:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk Begins (Runners will line up first, participants wanting to walk will line up behind the runners)
10:30 a.m. – Reindeer Dash
11:00 a.m. – Awards Ceremony
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