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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Forysthe Park, Monroe LA
Half · 5K
43–60°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
39–57°F
dry
2024
41–58°F
dry
2023
33–52°F
dry
2022
36–42°F
rain
2021
39–51°F
dry
2020
45–57°F
rain
2019
32–52°F
dry
2018
42–57°F
rain
2017
54–68°F
dry
2016
26–39°F
dry
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About this race
🎉 Event Overview
Join us for another great Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5K and Half-Marathon. With this event, we aim to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle while also supporting our local Scouting programs. The race will begin and end in Forsythe Park.
💰 Fundraising Purpose
The Monroe Jingle Bell Run will raise funds to support local Scouts in Northeast & Central Louisiana including our programs for at-risk youth and scholarships to Camp T.L. James and Camp Attakapas.
- Opportunity: It will help ensure that EVERY youth has the opportunity to be part of a great organization.
- Future Leaders: We aim to develop our future leaders of tomorrow no matter what social background or economic status.
- Community Support: Scouting is needed more today than ever before.
📅 Event Date
The race is scheduled for December 19, 2026.
🔗 Additional Information
Please note that this registration is for the December 13th Jingle Bell 5K and Half-Marathon benefiting the Louisiana Purchase Council, Scouting America. If you are looking for the December 13th Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Arthritis Foundation to be held in New Orleans, please click here: https://events.arthritis.org/jbrneworleans.
🌐 Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit: Monroe Jingle Bell Run.
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