Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:40AM EST
- Location Alma, Michigan
- Price $17.44 - $38.69
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in beautiful Alma, Gratiot! This spirited event is perfect for runners and walkers of all ages, featuring a 5K run/walk and a challenging 10K run. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day with holiday cheer, as everyone will receive a Jingle Bell, a stylish shirt, and a finisher medal.
Don’t forget about the little ones! The Kid's Reindeer Trot, designed for children 10 years of age and younger, is a delightful 330-foot dash that guarantees smiles, festive antlers, and a shirt for just $15. The excitement kicks off with early packet pickup on Friday, December 11, 2026, and race day packet pickup starting at 8 AM at St. Mary School Gym. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners in both races, as well as age group winners, with unique Alma-themed gifts up for grabs. So gather your friends and family and make this holiday season memorable by participating in the Jingle Bell 5K and 10K in Alma!
Don’t forget about the little ones! The Kid's Reindeer Trot, designed for children 10 years of age and younger, is a delightful 330-foot dash that guarantees smiles, festive antlers, and a shirt for just $15. The excitement kicks off with early packet pickup on Friday, December 11, 2026, and race day packet pickup starting at 8 AM at St. Mary School Gym. Awards will be given to overall male and female winners in both races, as well as age group winners, with unique Alma-themed gifts up for grabs. So gather your friends and family and make this holiday season memorable by participating in the Jingle Bell 5K and 10K in Alma!
Organiser's Description
_PACKET PICKUP_ - EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025 AT ALMA TRUE VALUE HARDWARE (102 W SUPERIOR STREET) FROM 5:30 PM TO 7:30 PM. YOU MAY ALSO PICKUP YOUR PACKET RACE MORNING SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2025 AT ST. MARY SCHOOL GYM (220 W DOWNIE STREET) STARTING AT 8 AM.
5K RUN/WALK - $30 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 11TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $35.00.
10K RUN - $35 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 10K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 11TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASE TO $40.00.
KID'S REINDEER TROT 10 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER - $15 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL & REINDEER ANTLERS. THE REINDEER TROT IS ABOUT 330 FEET.
OVERALL WINNER OF THE MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 5K AND 10K WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED GIFT AND A $25 GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GIFT CERTIFICATE.
MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED GIFT: 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 OVER 80
5K RUN/WALK - $30 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 5K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 11TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $35.00.
10K RUN - $35 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 10K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 11TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASE TO $40.00.
KID'S REINDEER TROT 10 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER - $15 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL & REINDEER ANTLERS. THE REINDEER TROT IS ABOUT 330 FEET.
OVERALL WINNER OF THE MALE AND FEMALE IN THE 5K AND 10K WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED GIFT AND A $25 GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GIFT CERTIFICATE.
MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED GIFT: 10-14 15-19 20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-59 60-64 65-69 70-74 75-79 OVER 80
Races
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10k Run
Incl. $3.69 Fee & Alma Jingle Bell Run Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$38.69
This year's event will be back at St. Mary's School Gymnasium 220 W Downie Street. The Start/Finish Line will be in Wright Park. -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $3.38 Fee & Alma Jingle Bell Run Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (10:00AM EST)
$33.38
This year's event will be back at St. Mary's School Gymnasium 220 W Downie Street. The Start/Finish Line will be in Wright Park. -
Kid's Reindeer Trot
Incl. $2.44 Fee & Alma Jingle Bell Run Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:40AM EST)
$17.44
Fun run for the kids; they will receive a shirt, antlers, and a jingle bell. The Reindeer Trot is about 330' long.
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St. Mary's Gymnasium, 220 W Downie Street, 220 W Downie Street, Alma, 48801, MI, United States
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