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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
152 Milner Rd., Cartersville GA
5K · 10K · 1 Mile
38–54°F · some rain risk
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2025
33–62°F
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2024
30–48°F
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2023
30–53°F
dry
2022
46–59°F
dry
2021
34–54°F
dry
2020
50–66°F
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2019
34–51°F
dry
2018
27–52°F
dry
2017
37–47°F
dry
2016
43–56°F
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About this race
Jingle Jog 5K & 10K
Holiday Hustle 1Mi.
Dasher Dash
9th Annual
Event Date
Saturday, December 12, 2026
Location
Sam Smith Park
Cartersville, GA
Race Overview
- Event: Join us for the Ninth Annual Jingle Jog! Enjoy a scenic 5K, 10K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk and the "Dasher Dash" for all children under the age of 5.
- Course: The course is USATF-certified, and the 5K is a Peachtree Road Race qualifier.
- Charity: Proceeds from this Annual event benefit Tranquility House Domestic Violence Center. (www.tranquility-house.org)
- Tradition: This event has quickly become a North Georgia holiday tradition!
Santa's Appearance
Word on the trail is that Santa will be there, and you won't want to miss him! He's making a list of registrants, checking it twice, and it's probably naughty to miss this race. So BE NICE! Come out with the whole family and be a part of this fast-growing holiday tradition in Cartersville!
Costume and Pets
- Costume: Dress up in your most creative costume!
- Pets: Pets are welcome (on a leash, please).
- Invite: Bring your friends and even Fifi and Bowzer!
New This Year
- Beanie Hats: Available for sale for $15.00.
- Headbands: Warm headbands available for $15.00.
- Free T-Shirt: Coordinate your purchase with your free t-shirt that comes with entry.
Cost
- 5K: Price is $30 for pre-registration, $40 day-of registration fee. Deadline: 11:00 PM, Sunday, Dec. 6.
- 10K: Price is $40 for pre-registration, $45 day-of registration fee. Deadline: 11:00 PM, Sunday, Dec. 6.
- 1 Mile Holiday Hustle: $20 for pre-registration, $30 day-of registration fee. Deadline: 11:00 PM, on Sunday, Dec. 6.
- Dasher Dash: Free for all tots ages 5 & Under: no registration required.
Awards
5K
- Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female.
- Masters: 1st, Male & Female.
- Age Group Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female across various age categories.
10K
- Overall: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female.
- Masters: 1st, Male & Female.
- Age Group Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female across various age categories.
1 Mile
- Age Groups Medals: 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Male & Female.
- Categories: 8 & Under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
Event Details & Schedule
- 8:00 AM: Race Day Registration begins.
- 9:00 AM: 10K Start.
- 9:05 AM: 5K Start.
- 9:45 AM: 1 Mile Holiday Hustle Run/Walk.
Pre-Race Packet Pick-Up
Pre-race Packet Pick-up on Friday, Dec. 11th will be from 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM at Big Peach Running Co. ~ 402 E Church St. Suites 107 & 108, Cartersville, GA 30121.
Event Parking & Race-Day Registration
This will be located in the large, lower parking lot by the Sam Smith Park / Soccer Complex (behind Cartersville Middle School near the bus barn). Address is 152 Milner Rd., SE, Cartersville, GA 30120.
We look forward to seeing you (and Santa and Ms. Claus) for this Rain or Shine Event!
More Information
For additional details, please visit the race registration page: JINGLE JOG 5K & HOLIDAY HUSTLE 1M.
Course map
Hotels for race weekend
Live prices near the start line, Dec 11 – 13, 2026.
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