Worcester Jingle 5K
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About the race
The Worcester Jingle 5K is an in-person and virtual running event held in downtown Worcester, Massachusetts on December 6, 2026. The event is based at Front Street next to City Hall and lists 446 Main Street as a location reference.
Events include a main 5K run/walk and a kids dash for children 12 and under. Walkers are welcome; pets are not allowed and strollers must start toward the back for safety. The downtown course is described as flat.
Distances
- 5K: 3.1 miles
- Kids Dash: approximately 1/2 mile, ages 12 and under
- Virtual 5K: participants submit results online
Entry fees vary by registration period, with the 5K online fees ranging from $34 up to $45 for race weekend walk-up registration; kids entry fees range from $15 up to $20 for walk-up. Online registration closes the day before the race. Race shirts are not guaranteed for walk-up registrations. Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled on December 5 at Sneakerama, 12 Lake Drive, Worcester, and race day packet pickup is at Front Street next to City Hall.
Awards include top three overall, age-group winners across standard brackets, top three in the kids race, and a team award. Individual awards use gun time and age-group awards use chip time. The event collects toys for the Planting the Seed Foundation at packet pickup locations. T-shirt and medal details are to be announced; adult sizes S to XXL and youth sizes small and medium are listed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
