Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Mount Gilead, North Carolina
- Price $28.25 - $39.00
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the 6th Annual Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming town of Mt. Gilead, Montgomery! This spirited event invites participants of all ages and fitness levels to don their favorite festive attire, complete with jingle bells and holiday flair, as they take on either a 1.5-mile course or a 5K route through the picturesque streets of Mt. Gilead.
Starting the day with this delightful run is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit before diving into the joyful festivities of Christmas on the Square. With prizes for the best holiday costumes, post-race treats, and Christmas swag for all participants, the Jingle Bell Jaunt promises a morning filled with fun and community spirit. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Shop with a Cop Program, helping local children enjoy a festive shopping experience with law enforcement officers and volunteers. So, gather your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and come jingle all the way for a wonderful cause!
Starting the day with this delightful run is the perfect way to embrace the holiday spirit before diving into the joyful festivities of Christmas on the Square. With prizes for the best holiday costumes, post-race treats, and Christmas swag for all participants, the Jingle Bell Jaunt promises a morning filled with fun and community spirit. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds benefit the Shop with a Cop Program, helping local children enjoy a festive shopping experience with law enforcement officers and volunteers. So, gather your friends and family, lace up those running shoes, and come jingle all the way for a wonderful cause!
Organiser's Description
Deck the streets and lace up your running shoes the Chi Sigma Club of Mt. Gilead invites you to our 6th Annual Jingle Bell Jaunt Fun Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026! This festive fun run kicks off Christmas on the Square, so come start the holiday season off right before the celebration begins.
Pull out your favorite holiday gear, jingle bells, and festive flair for this merry morning run through Mt. Gilead. Whether you're racing for time or strolling in your ugly Christmas sweater, this fun run brings the whole community together for a great cause and leads right into a full day of Christmas on the Square festivities.
Event Highlights:
* Festive fun run open to all ages and fitness levels
* Official kickoff to Christmas on the Square
* Prizes for best holiday costume
* Post-race treats
* Christmas swag for participants
* 100% of proceeds benefit the Shop with a Cop Program
The Chi Sigma Club of Mt. Gilead is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar raised goes directly toward helping local children shop for the holidays alongside law enforcement officers & volunteers through Shop with a Cop.
Come jingle all the way, kick off the holiday season, and help make this the best Jaunt yet for a cause that puts smiles on kids' faces this Christmas!
1.5 MILE COURSE RATE: $25
5K COURSE RATE: $35
T-shirts will not be guaranteed by race day if you register after Nov. 29
COURSE: Both races will be on the same course around Mt. Gilead. 1 loop = 1.5 miles, 2 loops =3.1 miles. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6648430785 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6648430785]
EVENT TIMING: Timing provided by Junction 311.
AWARDS: More details to follow.
PACKET PICK-UP: More details to follow
BATHROOMS: Porta Johns will be available on N. Main St.
PARKING: Parking will be available at First United Methodist Church (100 N. Main St Mt. Gilead NC, 27306). Pre-race meet up is on the front church yard between & corner of N. Main St & E. Allenton St.
CHILDREN 15 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
Pull out your favorite holiday gear, jingle bells, and festive flair for this merry morning run through Mt. Gilead. Whether you're racing for time or strolling in your ugly Christmas sweater, this fun run brings the whole community together for a great cause and leads right into a full day of Christmas on the Square festivities.
Event Highlights:
* Festive fun run open to all ages and fitness levels
* Official kickoff to Christmas on the Square
* Prizes for best holiday costume
* Post-race treats
* Christmas swag for participants
* 100% of proceeds benefit the Shop with a Cop Program
The Chi Sigma Club of Mt. Gilead is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and every dollar raised goes directly toward helping local children shop for the holidays alongside law enforcement officers & volunteers through Shop with a Cop.
Come jingle all the way, kick off the holiday season, and help make this the best Jaunt yet for a cause that puts smiles on kids' faces this Christmas!
1.5 MILE COURSE RATE: $25
5K COURSE RATE: $35
T-shirts will not be guaranteed by race day if you register after Nov. 29
COURSE: Both races will be on the same course around Mt. Gilead. 1 loop = 1.5 miles, 2 loops =3.1 miles. https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6648430785 [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6648430785]
EVENT TIMING: Timing provided by Junction 311.
AWARDS: More details to follow.
PACKET PICK-UP: More details to follow
BATHROOMS: Porta Johns will be available on N. Main St.
PARKING: Parking will be available at First United Methodist Church (100 N. Main St Mt. Gilead NC, 27306). Pre-race meet up is on the front church yard between & corner of N. Main St & E. Allenton St.
CHILDREN 15 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT.
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