Jingle Bell Trot
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Event overview
The Jingle Bell Trot takes place on Thursday, December 4, 2025, in Trent Woods, North Carolina. The event includes a 1-mile Fun Run/Walk and a 5K held along Canterbury Road near Bangert Elementary School.
Distances:
- 1 mile Fun Run/Walk
- 5K run
Registration fees change by date: $25 through November 15; $30 from November 16 to November 30; $35 from December 1 to December 3; and $40 on race day. To guarantee an event T-shirt, entrants must register by November 18.
Logistics and facilities
Packet pickup is available the day before the event (December 3) at Bangert Elementary School and on race day (December 4) at designated pickup times. Parking is not allowed in front of the school; the staff parking lot and the carpool lot will be available. Organizers suggest parking at Meadows Park and walking to Bangert.
Strollers are permitted. For safety, pets, bicycles, and scooters are not allowed on course. Food trucks will be on site before and after the event. The event is timed by Run The East, LLC. The event address is 3712 Canterbury Road, Trent Woods, NC 28562. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.