Holiday Hustle 5K - Bel Air
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Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run : overview
The Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run takes place on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in Bel Air, Maryland. The event is held at Harford Community College, 401 Thomas Run Road, and is produced by Charm City Run Events. Proceeds benefit Harford Family House, a local provider of transitional housing for families and young adults.
Events, course and amenities
- 5K
- Virtual 5K
- Jingle Jog Kids Run - roughly 0.5 miles
The 5K is a loop course entirely within the Harford Community College campus. The route uses paved and crushed gravel surfaces, includes rolling hills, and has one water stop that is passed twice. Course rules note that pets, roller skates and other wheeled devices are not allowed except wheelchairs; jogging strollers are permitted and should start near the back. Amenities for in-person participants include a long-sleeve race shirt, finisher medal/ornament, holiday goodie bag, optional text or emailed results, an indoor post-race party with hot chocolate and a RaceJoy experience. Awards include top 3 overall Male, Female and Non-Binary finishers, top 3 in multiple age groups, and costume awards including first to finish in a complete holiday costume and a most festive costume prize.
The Jingle Jog is a new race for children 12 and under on a short loop. Jingle Jog participants receive a bib, chip-timed results, a finisher medal or ribbon, and hot chocolate and a treat at the indoor post-race party. A virtual 5K option is available; virtual race packets can be picked up or mailed, and virtual performances are not eligible for overall event awards. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before at Charm City Run Bel Air and onsite on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
