Niantic Jingle 5K
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Niantic Jingle 5k : event overview
The Niantic Jingle 5k is a community running event on December 13, 2025 at McCooks Park (McCooks Point Park), Niantic, CT 06357, US. The event offers both an in-person 5 km race along the Niantic shoreline and a virtual 5 km option. The in-person course is described as an easy, flat route along the shoreline. The event supports the Brian Dagle Foundation and Brian's Healing Hearts Center for Hope and Healing; fundraising progress is shown as $6,495 raised of a $25,000 goal.
Race details and onsite information
- 5 km in-person
- 5 km virtual
Registration fees are listed at $27.50, including a $2.50 processing fee. Online and day-of registration options are mentioned, and early packet pick up is available on Friday, December 12 at the East Lyme Community Center. The event program includes a costume contest, awards for top finishers, finisher medals for everyone who crosses the line, a food truck, a DJ, and an appearance by Santa Claus. Organizers note high expected attendance and list several suggested parking locations in Niantic, including St. Agnes, St. John’s Green, Niantic Baptist Church, the VFW, Hole in the Wall Beach, and Main Street. A course map and contact form are provided for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
