What is the weather usually like on race day for the Jingle Jog 5K?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Pontiac, IL, December race mornings typically start near 25°F and warm to around 40°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 0 of the last 10 years.

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Jingle Jog 5K

Pontiac, IL

Sat, Dec 19, 2026

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When

Saturday, December 19th, 2026

Where

319 N Plum Street, Pontiac IL

Distances

5K · 1 Mile

Typical weather

25–40°F · low rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years

2025

13–25°F

dry

2024

24–36°F

dry

2023

18–35°F

dry

2022

14–31°F

dry

2021

22–36°F

dry

2020

35–48°F

dry

2019

16–43°F

dry

2018

32–50°F

dry

2017

37–52°F

dry

2016

-10–18°F

dry

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About this race

A 5k run during our 12 days of Christmas Downtown Event. The objective for this event is to raise money and awareness for Last Nite, a New Year's Eve event in Downtown Pontiac.

Awards will be given to the fastest Male and fastest Female.

Registration incudes brunch and commemorate t-shirt.