FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Gainesville, Florida
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Holiday Social on Saturday, December 19th, 2026, in Gainesville, Alachua! This exciting family-friendly event kicks off at 8 a.m. with a scenic 5K jog around the picturesque Haile Plantation. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to celebrate the season, this event promises a festive atmosphere for everyone.
After the run, gather with fellow participants for a delightful social featuring delicious food and some playful reindeer games. Best of all, the race is free for Florida Track Club members and just $25 for non-members (don’t forget your candy cane, elves!). Strollers are welcome, making it easy for families to join in the fun. So lace up your running shoes and get ready to jingle all the way to a joyful morning filled with community spirit and holiday delight!
After the run, gather with fellow participants for a delightful social featuring delicious food and some playful reindeer games. Best of all, the race is free for Florida Track Club members and just $25 for non-members (don’t forget your candy cane, elves!). Strollers are welcome, making it easy for families to join in the fun. So lace up your running shoes and get ready to jingle all the way to a joyful morning filled with community spirit and holiday delight!
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 $25 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 THEFLORIDATRACKCLUB@GMAIL.COM 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 $25 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 THEFLORIDATRACKCLUB@GMAIL.COM 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. $2.50 Fee
Sat 19th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$27.50
Family-friendly 5k run/walk .
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3838 SW 98th Terrace, Gainesville, 32608, FL, United States
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