Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports and Brooks
Sat, Nov 21, 2026
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Grand Rapids, MI
50 Monroe Ave NW
42–58°F, cloudy
16% chance of rain, wind up to 9 mph
Typically 31–43°F · some rain risk
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About this race
Who
All festive runners and walkers who want to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Grand Rapids!What
As part of the Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazelle Sports will be putting on a free 3-mile Jingle Bell Run. Participants are encouraged to wear their most festive, bright and warm holiday attire for our jolly jaunt. There will be no cost, no official timing, course marshals or swag but their will be holiday vibes a plenty and lots of good cheer!Our friends from Brooks will be on site to help spread some holiday cheer as well! They will have the latest and greatest Brooks shoes for you to try on during your run. Brooks will also have fun giveaways!
When
The Gentex Santa Parade will begin at 5 PM with Santa arriving at Rosa Parks Circle at approximately 6:30 PM. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:45 PM. The Jingle Bell Run will begin after the tree lighting (approximately 7:00 PM). The start and finish will be in the AC Hotel parking lot across Louis St from the Grand Rapids Art Museum.Course map
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