Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:40AM EST
- Location Alma, Michigan
- Price $17.44 - $38.69
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Come Home to Alma for the Holidays - Jingle Bell 5K and 10K on Saturday, December 13, 2025! Taking place in the charming town of Alma, Gratiot, this festive event promises fun for the whole family. Participants can choose between a spirited 5K run/walk or a challenging 10K run, both of which offer delightful perks including a holiday-themed shirt, a jingle bell, and a finisher medal for all participants.
To ensure you’re ready for race day, early packet pickup will be available on Friday, December 12, at Alma True Value Hardware from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with additional pickup options on race morning at St. Mary School Gym starting at 8 AM. Kids can join the fun too with the Reindeer Trot, a short 330-foot dash specifically for children 10 years and under, complete with a festive shirt and reindeer antlers. Don’t miss your chance to compete for exciting prizes, including Alma-themed tumblers and gift certificates for overall and age group winners. Join us in Alma for an unforgettable holiday celebration filled with joy, community spirit, and fitness
To ensure you’re ready for race day, early packet pickup will be available on Friday, December 12, at Alma True Value Hardware from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, with additional pickup options on race morning at St. Mary School Gym starting at 8 AM. Kids can join the fun too with the Reindeer Trot, a short 330-foot dash specifically for children 10 years and under, complete with a festive shirt and reindeer antlers. Don’t miss your chance to compete for exciting prizes, including Alma-themed tumblers and gift certificates for overall and age group winners. Join us in Alma for an unforgettable holiday celebration filled with joy, community spirit, and fitness
Organiser's Description
_PACKET PICKUP_ - EARLY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2024 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 14, 2024 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 7TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $35.00.
10K RUN - $35 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 10K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 7TH 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 TUMBLER AND A $25 GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GIFT CERTIFICATE.
MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED TUMBLER: 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 7TH THE REGISTRATION INCREASES TO $35.00.
10K RUN - $35 SHIRT, JINGLE BELL, FINISHER MEDAL FOR ALL 10K PARTICIPANTS. AFTER DECEMBER 7TH 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 TUMBLER AND A $25 GRATIOT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GIFT CERTIFICATE.
MALE & FEMALE AGE GROUP WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A ALMA THEMED TUMBLER: 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 13th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$38.69
OPENS 16 OCTThis 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 13th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$33.38
OPENS 16 OCTThis 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 13th December 2025 (9:40AM EST)
$17.44
OPENS 16 OCTFun 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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