Stanford Jingle Bell Jog 5k Run/Walk for Alzheimer's

5.0 · 1 review
Sunday, December 6, 2026
2:30 PM EST
Stanford, Kentucky
$23.00–$55.00 · 6 races
5km

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Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Stanford Jingle Bell Jog 5K Run/Walk for Alzheimer's on Sunday, December 6, 2026! This festive event takes place in the charming town of Stanford, Lincoln, and promises an afternoon filled with holiday cheer and community spirit. Kicking off at 2:30 PM on Main Street, participants can enjoy a spirited run or walk through the streets while collecting surprises along the way.

The Jingle Bell Jog is not just about fun; it's also a meaningful event dedicated to raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer's Association. With a minimum of $20 from each registration fee going directly to this important cause, you'll be making a difference while celebrating the season. Enjoy treats like cookies and candy canes along the course, and don't miss your chance to pick up a wrapped present at designated locations. After crossing the finish line, participants can warm up with delicious soups and hot chocolate at the Christian Life Center, where awards will also be presented. Join us in Stanford this December for a memorable run that combines the joy of the holidays with the spirit of giving!

Races

  • IN PERSON - 5k run/walk - race shirt ONLY

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    2:30 PM EST

    $23.00

    Register
  • IN PERSON - 5k run/walk - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT)

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    2:30 PM EST

    $44.00

    Register
  • IN PERSON - 5k run/walk - race shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    2:30 PM EST

    $55.00

    Register
  • VIRTUAL/DONATION - race shirt ONLY

    Virtual

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt

    2:30 PM EST

    $23.00

    Register
  • VIRTUAL/DONATION - 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover (NO RACE SHIRT)

    Virtual

    Incl. $4.00 Fee & 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    2:30 PM EST

    $44.00

    Register
  • VIRTUAL/DONATION - race shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    Virtual

    Incl. $5.00 Fee & T-Shirt AND 1/4 Zip Tech Pullover

    2:30 PM EST

    $55.00

    Register

Organiser's description

JINGLE BELL JOG 5K RUN/WALK FOR ALZHEIMERS
DECEMBER 6 | 2:30 PM | STANFORD, KENTUCKY

THE JINGLE BELL JOG 5K RUN/WALK FOR ALZHEIMERS RETURNS FOR ANOTHER YEAR OF HOLIDAY FUN WITH A VERY IMPORTANT PURPOSE. PARTICIPANTS WILL ENJOY A FESTIVE RUN OR WALK THROUGH THE STREETS OF STANFORD WITH PLENTY OF SURPRISES ALONG THE WAY.

RACE DAY REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
RACE-DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICKUP WILL OPEN AT 1:00 PM AT:

STANFORD BAPTIST CHURCH CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER (CLC)
204 CHURCH ST.
STANFORD, KENTUCKY

_PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CHURCH ASKS PARTICIPANTS NOT TO PARK IN THE CHURCH PARKING AREA BEFORE 12:30 PM. OVERFLOW PARKING IS AVAILABLE IN NEARBY LOTS._

RACE START
THE RACE WILL BEGIN AT 2:30 PM ON MAIN STREET.

PLEASE ALLOW YOURSELF PLENTY OF TIME TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET, USE THE RESTROOM, AND MAKE YOUR WAY TO THE START LINE BEFORE THE RACE BEGINS.

RESTROOMS
RESTROOMS WILL BE AVAILABLE:

INSIDE THE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER
IN PORTA-POTTIES OUTSIDE THE CLC
ON MAIN STREET BESIDE THE CASA OFFICE NEAR THE START LINE

PRESENTS ON THE COURSE
ONE OF THE TRADITIONS THAT MAKES THE JINGLE BELL JOG SPECIAL IS THE CHANCE TO PICK UP A PRESENT DURING THE RACE!

THERE WILL BE THREE PRESENT LOCATIONS ALONG THE COURSE. PARTICIPANTS MAY CHOOSE A PRESENT AT ANY ONE OF THESE LOCATIONS.

PLEASE TAKE ONLY ONE PRESENT SO THAT EVERY PARTICIPANT HAS AN OPPORTUNITY TO RECEIVE A GIFT.

KEEP YOUR PRESENT WRAPPED UNTIL YOU CROSS THE FINISH LINE. BE SURE TO OPEN THE BOX AFTER YOU FINISH, BECAUSE THE GIFT INSIDE MAY BE DIFFERENT FROM WHAT THE BOX SUGGESTS!

AND DONT WORRY WE PROMISE THERES NO VELVEETA CHEESE OUT THERE!

COURSE TREATS & WATER
AROUND THE HALFWAY POINT, PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO GRAB A COOKIE AND/OR CANDY CANE.

THERE WILL ALSO BE THREE WATER STATIONS LOCATED ALONG THE COURSE.

AWARDS
AWARDS WILL BE PRESENTED AT THE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER AFTER THE FINAL PARTICIPANT FINISHES.

POST-RACE FOOD & REFRESHMENTS
AFTER YOUR 5K, HEAD BACK TO THE CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER AND ENJOY:

VEGETABLE SOUP
CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP
COOKIES
CANDY CANES
HOT CHOCOLATE
ITS A GREAT WAY TO WARM UP, VISIT WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS, AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAY ATMOSPHERE WHILE WAITING FOR THE AWARDS CEREMONY.

BABY DOLL DONATIONS
WE WILL ONCE AGAIN ACCEPT DONATIONS OF NEW BABY DOLLS IN MEMORY OF KAREN WILSON AND HER MISSION TO HELP ENSURE EVERY LITTLE GIRL HAS A DOLL ON CHRISTMAS MORNING.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE, PLEASE BRING YOUR NEW BABY DOLL DONATION TO PACKET PICKUP.

SUPPORTING THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION
THE JINGLE BELL JOG IS A FUN HOLIDAY TRADITION WITH A SERIOUS PURPOSE. A MINIMUM OF $20 FROM EVERY PARTICIPANTS PAID ENTRY FEE IS DONATED TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION, MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS.

OVER THE YEARS, THE JINGLE BELL JOG HAS DONATED MORE THAN _$253,000_ TO THE ALZHEIMERS ASSOCIATION.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING EVERYONE TO STANFORD ON DECEMBER 6 FOR ANOTHER GREAT JINGLE BELL JOG!

Reviews

5.0

1 review

JD
Jamie Davis

Reviewing the 2025 edition · 6 months ago

Great time! Fun for all! Love the shirts, gifts and atmosphere!

Location

Main Street, Stanford, 40484, KY, United States

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