Main Street Lexington Jingle Bell Run/Walk

Saturday, December 2, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM EST

Lexington, Virginia

$25.00–$35.00 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the Main Street Lexington Jingle Bell Run/Walk on Saturday, December 2, 2023! Join us in the festive atmosphere of Downtown Lexington, Virginia, where participants can choose between a spirited 5K run/walk or a fun 1.5-mile run/walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels. Embrace the holiday spirit by dressing up in your favorite festive attire, and don’t forget to include your furry friends in the fun!

All 5K entrants will receive a chip-timed bib and festive mini-sleigh bells, while 1.5-mile participants will receive an untimed bib and their own sleigh bells to join in the merriment. Plus, all pre-registered runners and walkers over 10 years will receive a custom-made fleece headband! Stick around after the race for the exciting Tot Trot and a raffle featuring fantastic prizes from local shops and restaurants. Make sure to register online by November 22, 2024, for discounted rates, or visit us on race day for in-person registration starting at 8 a.m. Let’s jingle our way through town and create unforgettable holiday memories together!

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Main Street Lexington Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk

Includes Fleece Headband

Join us for the 10th Annual Downtown Lexington Jingle Bell Run! Run (or walk) the 5K route through beautiful Downtown Lexington with tinkling bells on your feet. You bring the feet, we bring the bells. Open to runners and walkers of all abilities. Jogging strollers and well-behaved leashed dogs welcome. Festive holiday costumes for people and pets strongly encouraged! Race Amenities All pre-registered runners & walkers (over 10 years of age) in the 5K will receive a cozy fleece headband (while supplies last) Prizes for top 2 overall male/female and top 2 age-group winners Awards for the best people costumes and best pet costumes Registration Discounted online registration ends Nov 17, 2023, at 11:59 a.m. EST. The race fee increases by $10.00 after this date for both online and in-person registration. In-person registration is available at packet pick-up (details below) or the morning of the race. Race-day registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end promptly at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the race. There is no charge for children 10 and under. Children under 12 years old must have an adult accompany them. Packet Pickup Race packets may be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 1 from 8-10 a.m. at Lex Running Shop, 41 S. Main St. On the day of the race, packets will be available at the Registration Tent at the Nelson Street Bridge (corner of Nelson and Randolph Street) starting at 8:30 a.m. Note: There is also a 1.5-mile Fun Run/Walk open to all ages (no timing). See separate registration for details.

10:00 AM EST

$35.00

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Main Street Lexington Jingle Bell 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk

Includes Fleece Headband

This shorter 1.5-mile loop is for those who want a happy, jingly stroll through beautiful Downtown Lexington. Perfect for families with kids in strollers and well-behaved, leashed dogs. All pre-registered runners & walkers (over 10 years of age) will receive a cozy fleece headband (while supplies last) and a set of jingle bells. There is no charge for children 10 and under. The 1.5 Mile Fun Run/Walk is an untimed event. Children under 12 years old must have an adult accompany them. Registration Discounted online registration ends Nov 17, 2023, at 11:59 a.m. EST. The race fee increases by $10.00 for in-person registration after this date. In-person registration is available at packet pick-up (details below) or the morning of the race. Race-day registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and will end promptly at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the race. Packet Pickup Race packets may be picked up on Thursday, Nov. 30 from 5-6:30 p.m., and Friday, Dec. 2 from 8-10 a.m. at Lex Running Shop, 41 S. Main St. On the day of the race packets will be available at the Registration Tent at the Nelson Street Bridge (corner of Nelson and Randolph Street) starting at 8:30 a.m.

10:00 AM EST

$25.00

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Organiser's description

The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is a 5K run/walk and a 1.5-mile fun run/walk through beautiful Downtown Lexington, Virginia. Runners and walkers of all abilities are welcome. Festive attire and costumes for people and for pets are encouraged!

All 5K entrants will receive a chip-timed bib and mini-sleigh bells to fix to their running shoes. All 1.5-mile entrants will receive an untimed bib and mini sleigh bells as well. Come on out and jingle your way through town! Stay for the Tot Trot and our Raffle featuring dozens of gift certificates and prizes from our local shops and restaurants. A custom-made fleece headband is included in the price for all pre-registered runners & walkers (over 10 years of age) and unique awards will be distributed to the top-three overall Male and Female winners.

Discounted online registration ends Nov. 22, 2024, at 11:59 a.m. EST. Race day registration will be available at the registration tent at Nelson Street Bridge/H&J Tire (corner of Nelson and Randolph Street), starting at 8 a.m. until 8:45 a.m. In-person registration will also be available during packet pick-up.