Jingle Bell 5K - Long Beach
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About the race
The Fred Walker Memorial Jingle Bells 5k takes place on December 5, 2026, on Jeff Davis Ave in Long Beach, Mississippi. The event is presented by the Coast Cares Foundation and supports the Long Beach High School Scholarship Funds.
The program includes multiple distances and formats:
- 5K for adults (18 and over)
- 5K racewalking following USATF race walking guidelines
- 5K for children under 18
- 1 Mile Fun Run with a costume contest
The adult 5K and racewalker entry fee is $25.00; the under-18 5K fee is $15.00; the 1 Mile Fun Run fee is $15.00. Racewalkers must follow USATF race walking guidelines, which require maintaining contact with the ground and keeping the leading leg straightened as the foot contacts the ground until it passes under the body.
Both courses are USATF certified and eligible for state records: 1 Mile MS21001MS and 5K MS20004MS. Awards are given for the standard divisions in the 5K. T-shirts are available while supplies last. The LBHS Baseball Team is sponsoring a U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots collection that accepts new, unwrapped toys. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
