The Jingle 5K Run
LARGEST 5K RACE IN SARASOTA & MANATEE COUNTIES!
One of the largest and most cheerful 5K races in the area, The Jingle 5K is a race that runners and walkers participate in year after year. In 2019 we had over 1,900 registrations!
There is festive, holiday music along the course and live music at the finish. When you're done racing, enjoy the huge post-race party including food and adult beverages (with proper ID).
The 5K evening course is runner friendly with ambient street lighting and portable light units at turns and water stop, Eleven Deputies to insure safety, Two water stops, snow machines and music.
The Jingle 5K will be one start. Age group awards three deep for categories 9 and under, then 10-14; 15-19 and five-year age categories to 80+.
The Jingle 5K benefits the Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Foundation and Health Careers' Scholarship Program. The Lakewood Ranch Medical Center Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-for-profit public charity.
Packet Pickup Dates
December 14 - Fit2Run UTC - 3:00PM-6:30PM
December 15 - Fit2Run UTC - 3:00PM-6:30PM
December 16 - Fit2Run UTC - 3:00PM-6:30PM
December 17 (Day of Race) - 8131 Lakewood Main St - 3:30PM-7:00PM
Course
Registration fees
The Jingle 5K Run/Walk Closed
Online registration closed-
Be part of one of the largest chip-timed 5K runs in Sarasota and Manatee Counties!
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$30.00
Early Bird Pricing
May 8 – Jul 31 -
$35.00
Standard pricing
Aug 1 – Dec 5 -
$40.00
Last Minute Shoppers
Dec 6 – Dec 17
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Santa Kids Dashes Closed
Kids' Dash Distances (by age): 100 Meters (3-4 years old) 200 Meters (5-6 years old) 400 Meters (7-9 Years old) 800 Meters (10-12 Years Old)
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$15.00May 8 - Dec 17
Weather Cancellation Policy
We value runner safety. In the event of severe weather conditions, the director(s) reserve the right to cancel the race for the safety of its participants. Registrations cancelled due to inclement weather will not be refunded, but instead used to cover event costs, with the balance being treated as a charitable donation to the event beneficiary.
Conditions that may result in event cancellation include (but are not limited to): lightning, high winds, flooding, fires, and other acts of God.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Fit2Time
- fit2time@fit2run.com
- Website
- Visit website
