Jingle Bell Jog – Half
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Jingle Bell Jog : event overview
The Jingle Bell Jog takes place on December 7, 2025, at Alamitos Beach in Long Beach, California (780 E Shoreline Dr). The event offers multiple distances:
- 5K
- 10K
- 10-Miler
- Half marathon
Early bib pick-up is available at Sports Basement Long Beach (2nd floor) on the day before the race. Sunday bib pick-up and on-site registration are available at the event. Parking is available in nearby lots (typical cost noted as $2 per hour and lots open later in the morning); street parking is free but limited. The Passport parking app may be used for some parking areas for the longer distances. Participants are invited to wear festive or holiday apparel.
Course and race details
All courses are out-and-back routes along the beach path. The 5K course is one lap and serves as the basis for the 10K (two laps). The 10-Miler uses a 5-mile loop run twice. The half marathon route is repeated three times. The beach path is an open course used by others; runners are asked to keep to the right side while cyclists use the left.
On-course support includes a fully stocked water station at Belmont Pier and a finish-line aid station with water, Gatorade, gels, and fruit snacks. First aid kits are available at each station and crew members have CPR training. Turns are marked with chalk, runner signs, and flags. Gear check is available at the registration tent. Overall first-place male and female in each distance receive medals. Results and race photos are sent by email the day after the event; race photos are free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
