Jingle Bell Trot
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Jingle Bell Trot
The Jingle Bell Trot is a running and walking event located in Trent Woods, North Carolina. The course takes participants through the illuminated streets of Canterbury Road, starting and finishing near 3712 Canterbury Road. The event includes both distance running and a shorter recreational walk or run.
Participants can choose from the following event distances:
- 5K
- 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
The routes are accessible for strollers, though the use of pets, bicycles, or scooters is not permitted for safety reasons. Registration includes specific categories for local school students and staff from Bangert Elementary School, who are eligible for adjusted entry fees. Participants who complete their registration by mid-November are guaranteed an event T-shirt.
Logistical arrangements include packet pickup sessions held at Bangert Elementary School on the day before the race and on the race day itself. For those driving to the event, parking is available in the school staff lot and the carpool lot, as well as at Meadows Park. Food trucks are stationed at the venue to provide refreshments before and after the activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.