Niantic Jingle 5k

Event Overview

Dear Niantic Jingle 5K Friends-

• Date: November 30, 2026
• Location: McCooks Park, Niantic, CT
• Registration: Begins at 8:30 AM
• Start Time: Walk/Run starts at 10 AM

Purpose

Join us in celebrating the 13th Niantic Jingle 5K! Help make a difference and raise funds for the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian's Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing.

• Mission: "Anchored in hope and empowered to support."
• Focus: Dedicated to the healing of grieving adults and community education on suicide prevention.
• Record Participation: Last year, we had over 1400 runners and walkers.
• Race Route: Easy flat course along the Niantic shoreline.

Important Race Information

• Online Registration: Open until 15 minutes before the race.
• Day of Registration: Available starting at 8:30 AM.
• Packet Pick Up: Early pick up on Friday, December 12th from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM at East Lyme Community Center.
• Carpooling: Please consider to manage crowd expectations.

Parking Options

• St. Agnes: 22 Haigh Ave, Niantic
• St. John’s Green: 400 Main St, Niantic
• Niantic Baptist Church: Main St, Niantic
• VFW: 39 Columbus Ave, Niantic

Race Day Agenda

• 8:30 AM: Registration for everyone begins.
• 9:00 AM: Costume Contest begins: Winners chosen by 9:30 AM.
• 9:45 AM: Starting line formation begins.
• 10:00 AM: The Race takes off!

Post-Race Festivities

• 11:00 AM: Awards given to top finishers.
• Food Truck: Available for refreshments.
• Entertainment: DJ and Santa Claus will be joining us.
• Medals: Everyone who finishes will receive a medal.

More Information

For further details and to register, visit Niantic Jingle 5K Registration.