Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog

DEC

5

2026

A December community event at Stewart Park featuring a timed 5K, a Family Fun Mile, refreshments, a costume contest, and a visit from Santa.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Ithaca, New York

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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About the race

The Jingle Jog is a December community event presented by the YMCA of Ithaca and Tompkins County at Stewart Park on Saturday, December 5, 2026. The program includes a timed 5K race and a Family Fun Mile, with family-oriented features such as cookies, cocoa, music, a costume contest with prizes, and a special appearance by Santa and friends.

Distances offered:

5K timed race
Family Fun Mile for participants of all ages

The timed 5K uses the RaceResult timing system. Registration for the timed 5K is $30, and the fee includes a T-shirt for those registered by October 17. The Family Fun Mile fee is $5 for YMCA members and $10 for nonmembers. Proceeds from the event support the YMCA’s member/program scholarship fund. The event is described as welcoming participants of all ages and ability levels, and this year’s 5K will be officially timed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.