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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Vine Ave. & W. Chino Drive, Palm Springs CA
5K
43–58°F · low rain risk
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59–74°F
dry
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42–59°F
dry
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44–63°F
dry
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29–38°F
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36–56°F
dry
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43–52°F
dry
2019
44–62°F
dry
2018
45–60°F
dry
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53–66°F
dry
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44–64°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Jingle Paws 5K is a dog-loving fun run/walk benefitting the Guide Dogs of the Desert. Each participant receives a Santa suit that can be worn during the event and is then yours to keep! All participants run, walk or stroll the 5K (3.1 mile) route. Strollers and doggies are welcome! There will also be an Elf Dash for children 10 and under. Follow a fast and relatively flat course beginning at Temple Isaiah (332 W. Alejo in Palm Springs) along a quiet and scenic route through local neighborhoods.
Date and Schedule
- Friday, December 12: 10am-2pm: packet pick-up and late registration at event site
- Saturday, December 13:
- 7:30am: packet pick-up and late registration
- 9am: 5K start time
- 10am: Elf Dash start time
Who Can Participate
Everyone is welcome! Runners, walkers, strollers, doggies - come one - come all for a great morning filled with holiday cheer and lots of Ho! Ho! Ho's! and jingle bells!
Purpose of the Event
Get into the Christmas Spirit and help support the Guide Dogs of the Desert, a 501c3 charity that provides guide dogs at no cost for the blind and sight impaired as well as assistance dogs for those with seizures, Autism, or PTSD.
Registration Information
- Early Registration: $45 for the 5K
- Event Day Registration: $50
- Elf Dash: $10
- Packet Pick-Up: Friday, December 12 from 10am-2pm at Temple Isaiah (332 W. Alejo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262). Also available on the event morning at 7:30am.
Additional Information
Plenty of free parking is available!
For more information, visit the race page: Jingle Paws 5K.
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