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Thursday, December 10th, 2026
112 N Commerce Street, Johnson City TN
5K
33–49°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years
2025
35–53°F
rain
2024
49–70°F
rain
2023
35–60°F
rain
2022
48–59°F
dry
2021
47–64°F
dry
2020
35–60°F
dry
2019
33–58°F
rain
2018
25–39°F
rain
2017
21–35°F
dry
2016
22–35°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
33°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
🎄 Jingle 5K Presented by Brightspeed🎄
Thursday, December 10, 2026 | Downtown Johnson City, TN
Get ready to jingle all the way! Grab your favorite festive outfit, gather your family and friends, and join The Goose Chase for an evening of Christmas lights, cheerful strides, and holiday fun.
Our timed 5K takes you through King Commons Park and Founder’s Park, with Downtown Johnson City’s beautiful Christmas trees lighting the way. Run for a personal best or walk and soak up the sparkle—we hope Jingle becomes a holiday tradition for you and yours!
🔔 Choose Your Way to Jingle!
Jingle 5K Run/Walk — 7:00 p.m.
Lace up for 3.1 miles of festive fun! Runners and walkers are welcome, with overall and age-group awards available.
Jingle Bell Dash — 6:40 p.m.
A merry little race for our youngest jinglers! Kids can enjoy their own holiday dash, with awards for the top three boys and girls ages 6–9.
Jingle Virtual 5K — Your Place, Your Pace!
Can’t join us downtown? Bring the jingle wherever you are! Complete your 5K on a treadmill, at a park, or around your neighborhood. Email a photo or screenshot of your completed activity to [email protected] so we can add you to the results. Pick up your race merchandise locally or arrange shipping for an additional $9.95. Share your celebration by tagging @thegoosechase or #thegoosechase!
🎁 Packet Pickup: 4:30–6:30 p.m. on race day.
Santa hats, Christmas sweaters, and festive outfits are encouraged—bring your holiday spirit and let’s make spirits bright, one stride at a time!
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