FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Holiday Social on Saturday, December 20th, 2025, in Gainesville, Alachua! This festive 5K jog around the scenic Haile Plantation is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season with family and friends. The race will start bright and early at 8 a.m., welcoming participants of all ages and abilities—strollers are encouraged, but please leave your sleighs at home!
After the race, join in the holiday cheer with delicious food, socializing, and fun reindeer games that everyone can enjoy. Whether you're a member of the Florida Track Club or a non-member ($20 entry fee), this event promises a joyful atmosphere filled with community spirit. Don’t forget to bring a candy cane if you’re dressing as an elf! Celebrate the season with us and make unforgettable memories at this cheerful gathering!
After the race, join in the holiday cheer with delicious food, socializing, and fun reindeer games that everyone can enjoy. Whether you're a member of the Florida Track Club or a non-member ($20 entry fee), this event promises a joyful atmosphere filled with community spirit. Don’t forget to bring a candy cane if you’re dressing as an elf! Celebrate the season with us and make unforgettable memories at this cheerful gathering!
Organiser's Description
OH WHAT FUN!
JOIN US THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY 5K JOG AROUND HAILE PLANTATION! IT'LL BE FOLLOWED BY FOOD, SOCIALIZING, AND SOME REINDEER GAMES. THIS RACE IS FREE FOR FLORIDA TRACK CLUB MEMBERS AND $20 FOR NON-MEMBERS. (ELVES MUST BRING A CANDY CANE.)
THE 5K RACE WILL START AT 8 A.M. STROLLERS WELCOME, BUT PLEASE LEAVE YOUR SLEIGHS AT HOME.
WE DON'T PLAN TO ROAST CHESTNUTS OVER AN OPEN FIRE BUT WE DO PLAN TO HAVE SOME NICE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYBODY AFTER THE RUN.
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE FLORIDA TRACK CLUB [http://www.floridatrackclub.org/] AND PARTICIPATE IN THE NUMEROUS RACES AND TRACK MEETS PLANNED EACH YEAR, GO TO FLORIDATRACKCLUB.ORG [http://www.floridatrackclub.org/]. INDIVIDUAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $40, FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65, AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $25. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP 65+: $25 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, $40 FOR A SENIOR FAMILY (OF 2) (PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MOVED TO THIS LEVEL AND YOU QUALIFY) IN 2025 YOU'LL GET: 9 FREE RACES, 3 WITH DISCOUNTS, AND A SUMMER SOCIAL.
JOIN US THIS HOLIDAY SEASON FOR A FAMILY-FRIENDLY 5K JOG AROUND HAILE PLANTATION! IT'LL BE FOLLOWED BY FOOD, SOCIALIZING, AND SOME REINDEER GAMES. THIS RACE IS FREE FOR FLORIDA TRACK CLUB MEMBERS AND $20 FOR NON-MEMBERS. (ELVES MUST BRING A CANDY CANE.)
THE 5K RACE WILL START AT 8 A.M. STROLLERS WELCOME, BUT PLEASE LEAVE YOUR SLEIGHS AT HOME.
WE DON'T PLAN TO ROAST CHESTNUTS OVER AN OPEN FIRE BUT WE DO PLAN TO HAVE SOME NICE BREAKFAST FOR EVERYBODY AFTER THE RUN.
IF YOU WANT TO JOIN THE FLORIDA TRACK CLUB [http://www.floridatrackclub.org/] AND PARTICIPATE IN THE NUMEROUS RACES AND TRACK MEETS PLANNED EACH YEAR, GO TO FLORIDATRACKCLUB.ORG [http://www.floridatrackclub.org/]. INDIVIDUAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP IS ONLY $40, FAMILY MEMBERSHIP $65, AND STUDENT MEMBERSHIP $25. SENIOR MEMBERSHIP 65+: $25 FOR AN INDIVIDUAL, $40 FOR A SENIOR FAMILY (OF 2) (PLEASE EMAIL US AT [email protected] IF YOU'D LIKE YOUR MEMBERSHIP MOVED TO THIS LEVEL AND YOU QUALIFY) IN 2025 YOU'LL GET: 9 FREE RACES, 3 WITH DISCOUNTS, AND A SUMMER SOCIAL.
Races
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Jingle Bell Jog 5k
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$22.20
Family-friendly 5k run/walk .
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3838 SW 98th Terrace, Gainesville, 32608, FL, United States
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