Jingle Bell Run - Traverse City
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TCTC Jingle Bell Run - Traverse City
The Jingle Bell Run is a nighttime, family friendly 5K run/walk held in Traverse City on December 20, 2026. The non-timed course tours neighborhood streets adjacent to downtown Traverse City that are decorated with holiday lights and decorations.
The event is open to runners and walkers of all ages and features festive holiday attire and costume prizes. After the run, participants receive complimentary hot chocolate and cookies and a custom Jingle Bell Run ornament provided by ClaySpaceTC. Packet pickup is provided at the Park Place Hotel.
Published registration details list a fee of $20.00, and the event is free to 2026 Traverse City Track Club members whose membership is active or renewed by October 31, 2026. Registrants may be given the option to make a donation to the Traverse City Track Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to support club programming.
The event is presented as a social, community-oriented gathering that highlights downtown Traverse City in winter and offers an opportunity for participants to wear holiday costumes, share photos, and spend time together after the run. The Jingle Bell Run typically attracts over 600 participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
