ATA Jingle Bell Jog
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Chester, West Virginia
- Price $22.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog, taking place on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in the charming town of Chester, West Virginia! This festive event kicks off at 9:00 AM, inviting participants of all ages to enjoy a fun-filled day of community spirit and holiday cheer. Last year, over 250 enthusiastic runners and walkers joined the celebration, and we’re excited to welcome even more this year!
The Jingle Bell Jog features a scenic 5K race route that winds through the picturesque paved streets of Chester, making it stroller-friendly and accessible for everyone. Starting near the Family Kitchen and Smokehouse on Carolina Avenue, the course showcases beautiful local sights as it loops through the heart of Chester. Participants can register online for just $20 until November 11, after which the price increases to $25. Be sure to sign up early to secure your race t-shirt and join us for cookies and hot chocolate at the finish line! With age group awards and prizes for the most festive participant, this is an event you won't want to miss as we dash into the holiday season together!
The Jingle Bell Jog features a scenic 5K race route that winds through the picturesque paved streets of Chester, making it stroller-friendly and accessible for everyone. Starting near the Family Kitchen and Smokehouse on Carolina Avenue, the course showcases beautiful local sights as it loops through the heart of Chester. Participants can register online for just $20 until November 11, after which the price increases to $25. Be sure to sign up early to secure your race t-shirt and join us for cookies and hot chocolate at the finish line! With age group awards and prizes for the most festive participant, this is an event you won't want to miss as we dash into the holiday season together!
Organiser's Description
Allen T. Allison Elementary School is proud to partner with Chester Hometown Christmas to bring you the 3nd Annual Jingle Bell Jog in Chester, WV. Last year we were honored to host over 250 participants. We anticipate that this year's event will show further growth and even more fun for all ages!
This years race will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT 9:00 AM.
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION $20: EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/11/25 AT 11:59 PM. AFTER 11/11, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $25.
Day of Race Sign Up and Pre Race Check In will begin at 7:30.
COURSE IS COMPOSED OF PAVED CITY STREETS AND CAN BE CONSIDERED STROLLER FRIENDLY.
RACE WILL FOLLOW THE ROUTE OF CHESTER'S KNOWN 5K RACE COURSE:
* STARTING LINE: NEAR FAMILY KITCHEN AND SMOKEHOUSE ON CAROLINA AVENUE
* RACE PROCEEDS DOWN COLLIN'S MEMORIAL DRIVE AND INCLUDES A LOOP THROUGH THE UPPER END OF CHESTER (11TH STREET, NEPTUNE AVE, 8TH ST, PLUTUS AVE)
* RETURNS TO CAROLINA AVENUE (RT. 2) AND MOVES THROUGH TOWN TO 3RD STREET RED LIGHT WHERE COURSE THEN TURNS RIGHT, UNTIL 3RD AND CALIFORNIA.
* LEFT ON 3RD AND CALIFORNIA, LEFT ON 1ST AND CALIFORNIA
* RETURN TO CAROLINA AVE AND RETURN BACK DOWN MAIN STREET FOR THE FINISH NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE START.
Please join us as we dash and prance to the finish and kick off Chester's Christmas season! Race packets will include cookies and hot chocolate at the finish.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the ATA PTA
RACE CATEGORIES:
Runners
Walkers
**Run/walk must register as a runner**
T SHIRT GUARANTEE: Please register by TUESDAY, NOV 11TH to guarantee a race participation t-shirt. Registration will remain open until race day; however, shirt availability will be on a first come, first serve basis after this date. LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE OPTION AVAILABLE (ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY)
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
* EARLY PACKET PICK UP will be available near Allison Elementary the week of the race. Please look for communication via email/social media closer to race time.
* DAY OF RACE: Packets will be available near the starting line on race day beginning at 7:30 am
AGE GROUPS:
5 - 8
9 - 12
**Youth age groups will be dependent on registration volume**
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Walker
Medals will be given for placers 1st-3rd, male & female, in each running category + 1st 3 walkers overall (male & female)
Prize will be available for the most festive participant.
This years race will be held on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2025 AT 9:00 AM.
ONLINE RACE REGISTRATION $20: EARLY BIRD PRICING AVAILABLE UNTIL 11/11/25 AT 11:59 PM. AFTER 11/11, THE PRICE WILL INCREASE TO $25.
Day of Race Sign Up and Pre Race Check In will begin at 7:30.
COURSE IS COMPOSED OF PAVED CITY STREETS AND CAN BE CONSIDERED STROLLER FRIENDLY.
RACE WILL FOLLOW THE ROUTE OF CHESTER'S KNOWN 5K RACE COURSE:
* STARTING LINE: NEAR FAMILY KITCHEN AND SMOKEHOUSE ON CAROLINA AVENUE
* RACE PROCEEDS DOWN COLLIN'S MEMORIAL DRIVE AND INCLUDES A LOOP THROUGH THE UPPER END OF CHESTER (11TH STREET, NEPTUNE AVE, 8TH ST, PLUTUS AVE)
* RETURNS TO CAROLINA AVENUE (RT. 2) AND MOVES THROUGH TOWN TO 3RD STREET RED LIGHT WHERE COURSE THEN TURNS RIGHT, UNTIL 3RD AND CALIFORNIA.
* LEFT ON 3RD AND CALIFORNIA, LEFT ON 1ST AND CALIFORNIA
* RETURN TO CAROLINA AVE AND RETURN BACK DOWN MAIN STREET FOR THE FINISH NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE START.
Please join us as we dash and prance to the finish and kick off Chester's Christmas season! Race packets will include cookies and hot chocolate at the finish.
All proceeds from this event will benefit the ATA PTA
RACE CATEGORIES:
Runners
Walkers
**Run/walk must register as a runner**
T SHIRT GUARANTEE: Please register by TUESDAY, NOV 11TH to guarantee a race participation t-shirt. Registration will remain open until race day; however, shirt availability will be on a first come, first serve basis after this date. LONG SLEEVE UPGRADE OPTION AVAILABLE (ADDITIONAL FEES APPLY)
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
* EARLY PACKET PICK UP will be available near Allison Elementary the week of the race. Please look for communication via email/social media closer to race time.
* DAY OF RACE: Packets will be available near the starting line on race day beginning at 7:30 am
AGE GROUPS:
5 - 8
9 - 12
**Youth age groups will be dependent on registration volume**
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60+
Walker
Medals will be given for placers 1st-3rd, male & female, in each running category + 1st 3 walkers overall (male & female)
Prize will be available for the most festive participant.
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