Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Jingle Bell LEAP 5K, happening on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in beautiful Durham! This festive out-and-back run/walk kicks off at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at the intersection of Morehead Avenue and Blackwell Street. Participants of all ages are invited to join in the fun while supporting a great cause: the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership, which provides essential bilingual pre-K education and tutoring for elementary and middle school students.
Don’t miss the pre-race packet pickup at the LEAP School on Friday, December 11, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. On race day, registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 AM, with the run/walk starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you traverse the scenic course, complete with a water station to keep you refreshed. Bagels and bananas will be available at both the start and finish lines to fuel your adventure. Mark your calendars for this exciting event, and let’s make wonderful memories while supporting a worthy cause!
Don’t miss the pre-race packet pickup at the LEAP School on Friday, December 11, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM. On race day, registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 AM, with the run/walk starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow participants as you traverse the scenic course, complete with a water station to keep you refreshed. Bagels and bananas will be available at both the start and finish lines to fuel your adventure. Mark your calendars for this exciting event, and let’s make wonderful memories while supporting a worthy cause!
Organiser's Description
The Jingle Bell LEAP is an out-and-back 5K Run/Walk beginning at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. This event supports the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership which provides quality bilingual pre-K education and tutoring to elementary and middle school students.
Pre-race packet pickup is available at the LEAP School [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Latino+Educational+Achievement+Partnership/@36.02753,-79.0068304,12z/data=!4m18!1m12!4m11!1m3!2m2!1d-78.9529287!2d36.0296124!1m6!1m2!1s0x89ace15c6f20c6b1:0xafa07834b3101cc0!2sLEAP+School+durham!2m2!1d-78.9367903!2d36.0275504!3m4!1s0x89ace15c6f20c6b1:0xafa07834b3101cc0!8m2!3d36.0275504!4d-78.9367903]on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:30pm.
Race day registration and check-in begins at the start area at 7:45am, and the run/walk begins at 9:00am.
Street parking is available on Blackwell St. and in the lots off Jackie Robinson Blvd (next to Mellow Mushroom).
Water station on course. Bagels and bananas at start and finish.
Course Map can be found here.
More info on LEAP can be found here! [http://www.durhamleap.org]
Pre-race packet pickup is available at the LEAP School [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Latino+Educational+Achievement+Partnership/@36.02753,-79.0068304,12z/data=!4m18!1m12!4m11!1m3!2m2!1d-78.9529287!2d36.0296124!1m6!1m2!1s0x89ace15c6f20c6b1:0xafa07834b3101cc0!2sLEAP+School+durham!2m2!1d-78.9367903!2d36.0275504!3m4!1s0x89ace15c6f20c6b1:0xafa07834b3101cc0!8m2!3d36.0275504!4d-78.9367903]on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:30pm.
Race day registration and check-in begins at the start area at 7:45am, and the run/walk begins at 9:00am.
Street parking is available on Blackwell St. and in the lots off Jackie Robinson Blvd (next to Mellow Mushroom).
Water station on course. Bagels and bananas at start and finish.
Course Map can be found here.
More info on LEAP can be found here! [http://www.durhamleap.org]
Races
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5K Run or Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt (Unisex Sizing)
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$32.80
OPENS 01 SEPChip-timed 5K run. -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
OPENS 01 SEPSupport LEAP and run, walk, or bike on your own time from wherever you are! (does not include a t-shirt) -
5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 01 SEP
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