Jingle Bell 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run - Avon Park, FL
- Date Fri 11th December 2026
- Time 6:30PM EST
- Location Avon Park, Florida
- Price $6.30 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at the Jingle Bell 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run in beautiful Avon Park, Florida, on December 11, 2026! This festive event, held in downtown Avon Park, features a dazzling display of Christmas lights that will illuminate the night as you run or walk through the scenic mile-long mall. The event supports the Who I Am Foundation, benefiting local foster care children, special needs children and adults, as well as senior memory care initiatives.
The Jingle Bell Run has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years, blending community spirit with holiday cheer. Join us for the Children's Fun Run starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 5K race at 7:00 p.m. Participants can look forward to a delightful swag bag filled with goodies, and every runner will receive a special Christmas ornament upon crossing the finish line. Plus, don’t forget to bring a new pair of pajamas to donate to foster care children! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come be part of this joyous celebration of community and giving. We can't wait to see you there!
The Jingle Bell Run has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years, blending community spirit with holiday cheer. Join us for the Children's Fun Run starting at 6:30 p.m., followed by the 5K race at 7:00 p.m. Participants can look forward to a delightful swag bag filled with goodies, and every runner will receive a special Christmas ornament upon crossing the finish line. Plus, don’t forget to bring a new pair of pajamas to donate to foster care children! Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, come be part of this joyous celebration of community and giving. We can't wait to see you there!
Organiser's Description
Celebrate the Christmas season with us in downtown Avon Park as we light up the night with a stunning display of Christmas lighting! This year's event benefits the Who I Am Foundation and our local Foster Care Children, Special Needs Children and Adults, and our Senior Memory Care initiatives. The Jingle Bell Run has been a cherished tradition for over 20 years, combining community spirit with festive Christmas fun. This year special need children and adult participants from Ridge Area ARC will be joining us and bringing up the rear of the race.
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SWAG BAG FULL OF GOODIES AT REGISTRATION AND A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT AT THE FINISH LINE. There is an optional t-shirt purchase to be completed before December 1st to make sure we have your size in your swag bag!
RACE ROUTE: Enjoy miles of Avon Park's Christmas lights as you walk or run around Avon Park's beautiful mile-long mall.
RACE SCHEDULE: Children's Fun Run: Starts at 6:30 p.m. with the 5K Race: Starts at 7:00 p.m.
_RUNNERS FRONT, WALKERS IN MIDDLE, SPECIAL NEED AND IDD CHILDREN AND ADULTS BRING UP THE REAR._
CHILDREN'S FUN RUN: The Children's Fun Run is a one block run, designed for children who want to race Santa! Kids will receive a bag of goodies at the finish line! Cost for children's Fun Run: $5.00. _**Children MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE**_
WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NEW PAIRS OF PAJAMAS THE NIGHT OF THE RACE TO BE GIVEN TO FOSTER CARE CHILDREN THROUGH CENTRAL FLORIDA'S HEARTLAND FOR CHILDREN FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND LAKE PLACID'S WORTHY AND KNOWN FAMILY PROJECTS.
Register here or send your paper registration and make checks payable to:
The Who I Am Foundation
P.O. Box 866
Avon Park, FL 33826
E-mail: [email protected]
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF JOY, COMMUNITY, AND CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! WE LOOK FORWARD TO RUNNING TOGETHER FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
EACH PARTICIPANT WILL RECEIVE A SWAG BAG FULL OF GOODIES AT REGISTRATION AND A CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT AT THE FINISH LINE. There is an optional t-shirt purchase to be completed before December 1st to make sure we have your size in your swag bag!
RACE ROUTE: Enjoy miles of Avon Park's Christmas lights as you walk or run around Avon Park's beautiful mile-long mall.
RACE SCHEDULE: Children's Fun Run: Starts at 6:30 p.m. with the 5K Race: Starts at 7:00 p.m.
_RUNNERS FRONT, WALKERS IN MIDDLE, SPECIAL NEED AND IDD CHILDREN AND ADULTS BRING UP THE REAR._
CHILDREN'S FUN RUN: The Children's Fun Run is a one block run, designed for children who want to race Santa! Kids will receive a bag of goodies at the finish line! Cost for children's Fun Run: $5.00. _**Children MUST BE REGISTERED TO PARTICIPATE**_
WE WILL ALSO BE COLLECTING NEW PAIRS OF PAJAMAS THE NIGHT OF THE RACE TO BE GIVEN TO FOSTER CARE CHILDREN THROUGH CENTRAL FLORIDA'S HEARTLAND FOR CHILDREN FOSTER CARE PROGRAM AND LAKE PLACID'S WORTHY AND KNOWN FAMILY PROJECTS.
Register here or send your paper registration and make checks payable to:
The Who I Am Foundation
P.O. Box 866
Avon Park, FL 33826
E-mail: [email protected]
JOIN US FOR A NIGHT OF JOY, COMMUNITY, AND CHRISTMAS SPIRIT! WE LOOK FORWARD TO RUNNING TOGETHER FOR A GREAT CAUSE!
Races
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Jingle Bell 5K and Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K - Avon Park, FL
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Optional Race T-Shirt
Fri 11th December 2026 (7:00PM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 JAN 26 -
Children's Jingle Bell Santa Fun Run
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Fri 11th December 2026 (6:30PM EST)
$6.30
OPENS 01 JAN 26The Children's Fun Run is a one block run, designed for children who want to race Santa! Fun Run: $5.00 (no shirt).
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