Jingle Bell LEAP 5K
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Location Durham, North Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the exciting Jingle Bell LEAP 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the beautiful city of Durham! This festive out-and-back run/walk kicks off at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail, starting at the intersection of Morehead Avenue and Blackwell Street. Participants of all ages are encouraged to join in on the fun while supporting a fantastic cause—the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership, which provides essential bilingual pre-K education and tutoring for students.
Pre-race packet pickup will be available at the LEAP School on Friday, December 6, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, ensuring you’re all set for race day. On Saturday, registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 AM, with the race starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a scenic course with a water station along the way, plus a delightful spread of bagels and bananas at both the start and finish lines. Street parking is available nearby, making it easy for you to join this community celebration. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get active, spread holiday cheer, and make a difference!
Pre-race packet pickup will be available at the LEAP School on Friday, December 6, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM, ensuring you’re all set for race day. On Saturday, registration and check-in will begin at 7:45 AM, with the race starting promptly at 9:00 AM. Enjoy a scenic course with a water station along the way, plus a delightful spread of bagels and bananas at both the start and finish lines. Street parking is available nearby, making it easy for you to join this community celebration. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to get active, spread holiday cheer, and make a difference!
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. 6 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. 6 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]
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