Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey Trot
- Date Sat 7th November 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Sanford, Maine
- Price $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the Mingle Jingle Run 5K & Turkey Trot on Saturday, November 7, 2026, in Sanford, York! This exciting event promises fun for the entire family, featuring a festive 5K race and a special Kids Turkey Trot. The 5K will start at 9 a.m., following a scenic and mostly flat course, perfect for runners and walkers alike. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at Memorial Gym, located at 678 Main St., Sanford, ME.
This year, participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire for a chance to win the "Best Costume Award." Plus, all participants will be entered into an exciting raffle, with winners announced during the award ceremony after the race. The new Kids Turkey Trot will take place before the 5K, providing a fun opportunity for children to engage in the holiday spirit. And for those who prefer to join virtually, a virtual 5K option allows participants to run or walk at their own pace from anywhere. Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and plenty of festive fun, all while supporting St. Thomas School!
This year, participants are encouraged to don their best holiday attire for a chance to win the "Best Costume Award." Plus, all participants will be entered into an exciting raffle, with winners announced during the award ceremony after the race. The new Kids Turkey Trot will take place before the 5K, providing a fun opportunity for children to engage in the holiday spirit. And for those who prefer to join virtually, a virtual 5K option allows participants to run or walk at their own pace from anywhere. Join us for a day filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and plenty of festive fun, all while supporting St. Thomas School!
Organiser's Description
Join us for our 2026 Mingle Jingle Run 5K & The Turkey Trot! Bring your holiday cheer and best holiday apparel to run/walk and jingle yourself across the finish line! This year, our Kids Turkey Trot will take place BEFORE the 5K! Read below for more information.
5K (IN PERSON) On November 7, 2026, join us for our annual 5K. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Memorial Gym at 678 Main St., Sanford, ME. The race starts at 9 am and follows our beautiful course. The route is mainly flat, fast, and scenic, on roads and trails. We are family-friendly, offer post-race refreshments, and all proceeds support St. Thomas School. Participants with the best holiday costume will be eligible to win the "Best Costume Award." In addition, we will enter all participants into an "after the race" raffle!
*Winners will be announced at the award ceremony following the race.
Check out our highlights from our 2025 course map in the photos!
TURKEY TROT -- *NEW THIS YEAR* This year we are offering our annual St. Thomas Turkey Trot (Fun Run) BEFORE the 5K kicks off! Kids will be running around the Cobb Stadium Track (behind Memorial Gym). The amount of laps they do will be recorded. Support your St. Thomas student and donate to the link! Please be sure to include their name in the on behalf of field! The top pledge earner will win a special prize!
VIRTUAL 5K Our virtual 5K race coincides with our in-person event. You can walk or RUN at your own pace. Get that holiday playlist cued up and get moving! The merriest fun of our virtual run is for you to complete it anywhere! All virtual participants will be eligible for our raffle. The winner will be announced at the commencement of our race on Saturday, November 7th on our event page.
*Winners will be notified via email submitted with your registration.
*St. Thomas Alumni Award will be presented on November 7th and includes both virtual and in-person races. Please let us know if you are an alumni to be entered!
5K (IN PERSON) On November 7, 2026, join us for our annual 5K. Registration begins at 8 a.m. at Memorial Gym at 678 Main St., Sanford, ME. The race starts at 9 am and follows our beautiful course. The route is mainly flat, fast, and scenic, on roads and trails. We are family-friendly, offer post-race refreshments, and all proceeds support St. Thomas School. Participants with the best holiday costume will be eligible to win the "Best Costume Award." In addition, we will enter all participants into an "after the race" raffle!
*Winners will be announced at the award ceremony following the race.
Check out our highlights from our 2025 course map in the photos!
TURKEY TROT -- *NEW THIS YEAR* This year we are offering our annual St. Thomas Turkey Trot (Fun Run) BEFORE the 5K kicks off! Kids will be running around the Cobb Stadium Track (behind Memorial Gym). The amount of laps they do will be recorded. Support your St. Thomas student and donate to the link! Please be sure to include their name in the on behalf of field! The top pledge earner will win a special prize!
VIRTUAL 5K Our virtual 5K race coincides with our in-person event. You can walk or RUN at your own pace. Get that holiday playlist cued up and get moving! The merriest fun of our virtual run is for you to complete it anywhere! All virtual participants will be eligible for our raffle. The winner will be announced at the commencement of our race on Saturday, November 7th on our event page.
*Winners will be notified via email submitted with your registration.
*St. Thomas Alumni Award will be presented on November 7th and includes both virtual and in-person races. Please let us know if you are an alumni to be entered!
Races
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5k (In Person)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 27 JULDon't forget about our holiday costume contest! *Age Based Pricing adjustments will be seen during checkout. Snacks and waters included for participants after race. -
Turkey Trot (Kids)
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 7th November 2026 (8:30AM EST)
$38.10
OPENS 27 JUL -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
$38.10
OPENS 27 JUL*Age Based Pricing adjustments will be seen during checkout.
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