In 29 days · Sun, Nov 8, 2026
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When
Sunday, November 8th, 2026
Where
520 Water St, Newmarket ON
Distance
5K
Typical weather
34–48°F · some rain risk
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2025
31–45°F
dry
2024
40–52°F
dry
2023
26–35°F
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2022
34–43°F
dry
2021
38–61°F
dry
2020
48–68°F
dry
2019
20–31°F
dry
2018
34–43°F
dry
2017
28–43°F
dry
2016
44–60°F
dry
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34°F at the start.
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About this race
Jelly Bean 5K
+ 1K Kids' Fun Run!
Presented By:
- Organizer: Newmarket Road Runners
- Beneficiary: LOFT Community Services
The 10th Anniversary & Our Final Hurrah
- Anniversary: 10 years after our inaugural event in 2016
- Final Run: This year the Jelly Bean 5K is celebrating its final run!
- Join Us: Celebrating a decade of running, community, and fun
- Make it Memorable: Let's make this final Jelly Bean 5K one to remember!
New This Year:
- Kids' Fun Run: Introducing a 1K Kids Fun Run!
- Inclusion: Opportunity for our youngest runners to join in the jelly bean fun
- Experience: Share in the race day experience!
- Final Hurrah: Come run, walk, laugh, and eat jelly beans with us!
Event Details:
- Date: Sunday, November 8th 2026
- Start Time: 1K @ 10:00 AM, 5K @ 10:30 AM
- Location: Fairy Lake Park
- Route: view on Strava
Race Info:
- Race Kit Pick Up: To be announced
- Registration Fee: $75 + tax & fees
- Bonus Rate: $50 for the first 50 entrants only!
- Age All Welcome: All ages, all abilities welcome!
Jelly Bean 5K Includes:
- JB5K-branded gloves
- Chip timing by Enfield Timing
- Finisher medal
- Jelly Bean aid station at the halfway point
- Finish-line snacks (yes, more jelly beans!)
- Jelly Bean prizes for top 3 Male & Female finishers
- Bonus prizes: TBA!
Jelly Bean 1K Kids' Fun Run Includes:
- Race bib
- Finisher medal
- Jelly Bean aid station at the halfway point
- Finish-line snacks
- Parents/guardians can run with their child without registering for the 1K
Registration Fee:
- Fee: $20 + tax & fees
- Volunteers Needed: Please email [email protected]
For More Information:
- Registration Link: Register here
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