Worcester Jingle 5K

DEC
6
2026
The Worcester Jingle 5K offers a festive 5K run/walk and a kids run in the heart of the city. It supports the Plant a Seed Foundation through toy donations and is the first race in a holiday Triple Crown series.
Sun 6 Dec 2026
5 kilometers

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Events

The Worcester Jingle 5K features multiple events.

  • Woo Jingle 5K Run/Walk: A 5K distance open to runners and walkers.
  • Woo Jingle Kids Run: For participants age 12 and under, covering a distance of approximately 0.5 miles. Parents are permitted to run with their children.
  • VIRTUAL Worcester Jingle 5K: A virtual participation option.

Location

The start and finish line is on Front Street, next to Worcester City Hall in Worcester, MA.

Charity & Awards

The event supports the Plant a Seed Foundation by collecting toy donations at packet pickup. Awards are given for the top 3 overall finishers and winners in multiple age categories.

Registration & Logistics

Packet pickup is available on the Saturday before the race at Sneakerama on Lake Drive in Worcester. Walk-up registration is accepted on both the pre-race day and race day, but race t-shirts are not guaranteed for race-day registrations. No refunds are issued and pets are not allowed at the event.

The Worcester Jingle 5K is the first race in the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a series of three holiday-themed 5K races. Participation in the virtual event counts towards this series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km
Woo Jingle 5k Run/walk
Woo Jingle Kids Run Age 12 and Under