YMCA of the Blue Water Area Jingle Bell Run
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About the race
The YMCA of the Blue Water Area Jingle Bell Run is a holiday running and family event held in Port Huron, Michigan on December 5, 2026 at the YMCA of the Blue Water Area. The event offers timed runs and a family fun walk along the St. Clair River waterfront and includes a concurrent Jingle Jam Holiday Party with activities for participants and families.
Distances offered:
- 10K (6.2 Miles)
- 5K (3.1 Miles)
- 2K (1.2 Miles) family fun walk
Race amenities and participant features include professional chip timing for all races, water stations, a commemorative race shirt (while supplies last and subject to a shirt order deadline), and a 2027 Jingle Bell Run Christmas ornament finisher award for every participant. Awards are planned for overall and age division winners and for best dressed.
Event logistics note early packet pickup on December 4 and additional packet pickup on race morning. Race day registration is available unless the event reaches capacity. Registrations are non-transferable and registration fees are non-refundable. Strollers are allowed in the 2K family walk with rear starting placement recommended for safety. Dogs on leash are permitted on the course; only registered service animals are allowed inside the YMCA facility.
The event promotes family activities, holiday entertainment, free parking at the YMCA and surrounding downtown Port Huron areas, and supports YMCA youth programs and community initiatives. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
