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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg MS
Distances
5K
Typical weather
45–63°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
44–48°F
dry
2024
44–58°F
rain
2023
40–63°F
dry
2022
57–76°F
dry
2021
59–76°F
dry
2020
36–59°F
dry
2019
39–64°F
dry
2018
35–50°F
dry
2017
51–75°F
rain
2016
54–60°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, December 5th, 2026
- Location: Kamper Park (parking lot next to the Hattiesburg Zoo Pavilion), Hattiesburg, MS
- Event: Jingle All the Way 5K & 2 Mile Walk
- Family Friendly: This is a great event for the whole family that benefits the PRCC Foundation and the "Start Your Future" scholarship powered by Toyota of Hattiesburg.
Race Details
- Start Time: 9:00 a.m.
- Distance: 5K and Two-Mile walk
- Route: Participants will walk/run through the streets of The Avenues and finish back at Kamper Park.
- Volunteers: There will be plenty of race day volunteers on the course and possibly a sighting of Santa.
Post-Race Festivities
- Refreshments: Refreshments will be provided for runners after the race.
- T-Shirts: All participants will receive Jingle All the Way 5K T-shirts (if registered by November 25, 2026).
- Jingle Fest: Participants are invited to enjoy the Post Run Jingle Fest, where they will find refreshments, door prizes, photo opportunities with Santa, and more FUN!
- Photo Opportunity: Plan to be present and ready for the photos and pre-race presentation at 8:30 a.m!
Packet Pick-Up Information
- Early Packet Pick-Up: Friday, December 4th, 2026 from 4-6 p.m. at Toyota of Hattiesburg: 6461 US Highway 98, Hattiesburg, MS.
- Event Day Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 7:30 a.m. and ends at 8:30 a.m. at registration tables close to the Start.
- Arrival: Please plan to arrive early for packet pick-up.
- Stay Updated: For more information, visit the race website.
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