In 95 days · Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake VA
Distance
1 Mile
Typical weather
39–54°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
37–45°F
rain
2024
32–54°F
dry
2023
39–52°F
dry
2022
33–53°F
dry
2021
46–60°F
dry
2020
44–60°F
rain
2019
39–51°F
dry
2018
33–43°F
dry
2017
51–66°F
dry
2016
44–54°F
rain
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-12-05
- Location: 173 Mount Pleasant Rd, Chesapeake, VA
- Website: Holly Jolly Jog Race
- Event: 1 mile fun run and race before the Chesapeake Rotary Christmas Parade
Race Details
- Experience: Race your friends, family, and neighbors down Battlefield Blvd
- Time: Starts 30 minutes before the Christmas parade
- Atmosphere: Decorate with Christmas lights, pajamas, ugly sweaters, and costumes
- Restrictions: No full Santa costumes or farm animals allowed
Course Information
- Timing: The course will be chip-timed
- Measurement: Officially measured by USTAF
- Corralled Runners: Organized by anticipated pace/finishing time
- Competition: Opportunity for serious runners to compete for inaugural champion title
Family Registration
- Package: Register 2 adults and up to 6 children for $60
- T-shirts: Not included in family registration, but can be added
- Registration: Click Family Registration after signing up
- Inclusions: Great way to get the whole family involved!
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