Jingle Jog 10K - Cartersville
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Jingle Jog 10K - Cartersville
The ninth annual Jingle Jog takes place on December 12, 2026, at Sam Smith Park in Cartersville, Georgia (152 Milner Rd SE, Cartersville, GA 30120). The event includes timed road races and a short children’s dash, and it is held rain or shine. Proceeds benefit Tranquility House Domestic Violence Center.
Distances
- 10 km (road race)
- 5 km (road race)
- 1 mile Holiday Hustle (fun run/walk)
- Dasher Dash for children ages 5 and under
The road course is USATF-certified and the 5 km serves as a Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Entry for the 5K and 10K includes a free t-shirt when registered by the stated pre-registration deadlines; day-of fees are higher and pre-registration guarantees t-shirt size. Beanie hats and warm headbands are offered for sale for $15 each.
Awards are planned for overall and masters winners plus age-group medals. The 5K age groups begin at 10 and under and continue up to 70 and over. The 10K age groups begin at 19 and under and continue up to 70 and over. The 1 mile event awards age groups 8 and under, 9-10, 11-12, and 13-14.
Pre-race packet pick-up is scheduled for Friday, December 11 at Big Peach Running Co., 402 E Church St., Suites 107 & 108, Cartersville. Race-day registration and parking are in the large lower parking lot by the Sam Smith Park soccer complex behind Cartersville Middle School near the bus barn. Pets are permitted on a leash. Santa and Ms. Claus and the Dasher character are expected to appear. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
