Jingle Bell 5k

Event Overview

The Jingle Bell 5k is a 3.1 mile course taking runners through the streets of downtown Montrose, PA as the smell of Christmas trees, and the sound of Christmas carols fill the town, while Christmas in Montrose festivities are underway.

Grab your friends, family, and pets – don't forget to register by November 1, 2026 to receive an exclusive "Vintage Country Christmas" themed Jingle Bell 5k participants shirt.

Be sure to wear your holiday attire and stay around with your friends and family to enjoy the many other attractions of the day to include a visit from Santa, horse drawn carriage rides, live music and many free activities!

Registration Details

• Pre-Registration Fee: $45.00 - participants shirt included (by midnight 11/1/26)
• Pre-Registration Fee: $45.00 - no shirt included (registering on or after 11/2/26)
• Race Day Registration: $50.00 CASH ONLY (no shirt included) from 7:30-8:30am during packet pickup
• No Virtual Option: There is no virtual option available for this race.

Important Policies

• No Refunds: NO REFUNDS OR REGISTRATION TRANSFERS PERMITTED FOR THIS RACE. NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Family Friendly: This is a family friendly race, strollers are welcome.
• Participant Registration: Anyone over the age of 2yo participating in the race, as a runner OR a walker MUST be registered.
• Course Monitoring: Participants without valid registration bibs provided by CIM will be removed from the course by local authorities.

Awards Ceremony

Awards will be presented to the first finisher, both male and female, in each of the following categories during the 11:00am award ceremony. Participants must be present to accept their award. Awards not claimed during the awards ceremony will become property of CIM and no longer be available to the winning participants.

• Age Categories: Under 11yo
• Age Categories: 12-17yo
• Age Categories: 18-24yo
• Age Categories: 25-29yo, 30-39yo, 40-49yo, 50-59yo, 60-69yo, 70 & Over

Event Guidelines

• Dog Policy: Dogs must be leashed at all times and are the full responsibility of the owner.
• Shirt Allocation: The size shirt you request during your registration is the size shirt you will be given with your packet pickup, no exceptions.
• Shirt Deadline: There will not be any extra race shirts available: after the 11/1/26 deadline, shirt orders are closed.
• Weather Preparedness: This race will take place snow or shine, please plan and dress accordingly!

Event Communication

Registered participants will receive an email with lots of event details and pertinent information the week of the race – please do not bombard the race director with email questions prior to this, they are busy making this the best race Montrose has the pleasure of hosting for all of you!

Additional Information

For more general event info, check out our website and Facebook page:

• Christmas in Montrose Website
• Christmas in Montrose Facebook

Race Details

Event Date: December 5, 2026

Location: United Way of Susquehanna County, Montrose, PA

More information can be found at: Jingle Bell 5k Registration