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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
100 N Main St, Mount Gilead NC
5K · 1 Mile
39–56°F · some rain risk
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2025
37–46°F
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2024
33–57°F
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40–59°F
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36–55°F
dry
2021
48–65°F
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2020
41–55°F
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2019
40–58°F
dry
2018
35–46°F
dry
2017
45–68°F
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43–60°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Deck the streets and lace up your running shoes — the Chi Sigma Club of Mt. Gilead invites you to our 6th Annual Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This festive fun run kicks off Christmas on the Square, so come start the holiday season off right before the celebration begins.
Pull out your favorite holiday gear, jingle bells, and festive flair for this merry morning run through Mt. Gilead. Whether you're racing for time or strolling in your ugly Christmas sweater, this fun run brings the whole community together for a great cause — and leads right into a full day of Christmas on the Square festivities.
Event Highlights
- Festive fun run: open to all ages and fitness levels
- Official kickoff: to Christmas on the Square
- Costume prizes: for best holiday costume
- Post-race treats: enjoy festive refreshments
- Christmas swag: for participants
- Proceeds: 100% benefit the Shop with a Cop Program
About the Chi Sigma Club
The Chi Sigma Club of Mt. Gilead is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar raised goes directly toward helping local children shop for the holidays alongside law enforcement officers & volunteers through Shop with a Cop.
Race Information
Come jingle all the way, kick off the holiday season, and help make this the best Jaunt yet — for a cause that puts smiles on kids' faces this Christmas! 🎄🔔
- 1.5 Mile Course Rate: $25
- 5k Course Rate: $35
- T-shirts: will not be guaranteed by race day if you register after Nov. 29
- Course: Both races will be on the same course around Mt. Gilead. 1 loop = 1.5 miles, 2 loops = 3.1 miles. View Race Course Map
Additional Details
- Event Timing: Timing provided by Junction 311.
- Awards: More details to follow.
- Packet Pick-Up: More details to follow.
- Bathrooms: Porta Johns will be available on N. Main St.
Parking Information
Parking: Parking will be available at First United Methodist Church (100 N. Main St Mt. Gilead NC, 27306). Pre-race meet up is on the front church yard between & corner of N. Main St & E. Allenton St.
Important Notes
Children 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run.
Course map
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