What is the weather usually like on race day for the Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile Fun Run?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Farmville, VA, December race mornings typically start near 33°F and warm to around 50°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 1 of the last 10 years.

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Farmville Jingle Bell Run 5K & Mile Fun Run

Farmville, VA

Sat, Dec 12, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 12th, 2026

Where

407 First Avenue, Farmville VA

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

33–50°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years

2025

29–39°F

dry

2024

33–43°F

dry

2023

27–49°F

dry

2022

34–47°F

dry

2021

35–53°F

dry

2020

47–61°F

dry

2019

26–41°F

dry

2018

29–43°F

dry

2017

28–51°F

dry

2016

37–55°F

rain

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33°F at the start.

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About this race

Celebrate the holidays and fitness with your friends at the Annual Farmville Jingle Bell 5 K and 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk. Your entry includes a fast, flat course in the neighborhood surrounding First Avenue Field, awards to our category winners, a race t-shirt, and post-race treats to eat. This event is presented by the Town of Farmville Parks & Recreation Department. This event's traditional start/finish line is at First Avenue Field.

REGISTRATION:
5k $25 ($30 Dec. 11th - Packet Pickup & Race Day Dec. 12th)

Mile Fun Run/Walk: $20 ($25 Dec. 11th - Packet Pickup & Race Day Dec. 12th)
Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

T-SHIRTS:
Short-sleeve race t-shirts are guaranteed to those registered by November 30th, 2026.

AWARDS:
5K Medals will be presented to the top 3 overall male & female finishers and the top male & female finishers in each age category that participated in the 5K. Categories for men and women include: 12 & under, 13-18, 19–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, and 60 & over.
There are no awards for the Mile Fun Run.

PACKET PICKUP:
Friday, December 11th, 2:00 pm-6:00 pm
124 South Street, Farmville, VA 23901

Saturday, December 12th (RACE DAY), 7:30 am-8:30 am
First Avenue Field, 407 1st Avenue, Farmville, VA 23901