Welcome to the 19th Annual Vail Jingle Trail!

  • Date Sat 14th December 2024
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Tucson, Arizona
  • Price $15.95 - $36.55
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready for a festive and invigorating experience at the 19th Annual Vail Jingle Trail on Saturday, December 14, 2024, in Tucson, Pima! This exciting event is not only a celebration of healthy living and community spirit but also an opportunity to give back during the holiday season. Participants of all ages are invited to join the fun by registering for the race, which will take place primarily on the scenic Mica Mountain Cross Country course.

The Jingle Trail will feature a variety of terrains, including fast asphalt sections, grassy areas, and challenging hills, ensuring an enjoyable experience for both seasoned runners and newcomers alike. As a special holiday initiative, every registered runner or walker is encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate to Toys for Tots, with a goal to fill a Vail School District bus with over 500 toys for local children in need. Join the Mica Mountain Cross Country team and the vibrant Tucson community for a memorable morning of running, cheering, and holiday spirit, all while making a positive impact on those around us! Don't miss out on this opportunity to spread joy and engage in a healthy activityโ€”mark your calendars for December 14!

Organiser's Description

THE JINGLE TRAIL RACES CONTINUE THE HEALTHY HOLIDAY THEMED LEGACY OF RUNNING IN TUCSON AND VAIL. Mica Mountain High School and the Mica Mountain Cross Country Program aim to engage the community in promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement. We are proud to help partner with the local community, Vail School District Transportation Department and collect toys for Toys for Tots. This year we'll attempt to pack up a Vail School District bus with over 500 new toys for our local community. Every registered runner/walker is requested to bring a new & unwrapped toy for donation.Our Cross Country team and school would like to thank you for considering coming to this event, being a part of the Mica Mountain collaborative culture, and helping to brighten the holidays for those around us.

The Mica Mountain Cross Country team will be out on course throughout your Jingle Trail experience to help direct you, cheer you on from the start to the finish line, and help you enjoy your morning. The course will primarily be on the Mica Mountain Cross Country course with a few potential modifications. The race will be chalked/coned, have railroad ties denoting borders of pathways as well as having Mica Cross Country athletes pointing you in the right direction. The race will start and finish on the school track (which is new and awesome!) and include "Thunder Hill" to the southwest and the "Rolling Thunder" hills behind the visitor bleachers. A link on this website will take you to a MapMyRun simulation of the race.

A 2021 "Day of Service" with many stakeholders helped improve the terrain including 10 truck-beds filled with pecan shells from the Green Valley Pecan Company. This natural material is a challenge to run on but will naturally become a part of our course over time. During May 5th, 2023 over 50 students helped weed, level, widen, and lay over 30 tons of decomposed granite on sections of the course to make it even better than before. On May 12th, 2023 Cross Country athletes and district employees traveled to Bisbee to collect 100 railroad ties to help better section off the path in hopes of making things ever clearer and faster for all. During the Day of Service (5/3/24) students removed weeds from the course to keep it tidy. Course terrain varies from the fast start and finish on the school track, asphalt sections, dirt, grass, and hills with something to challenge even the most seasoned of runners! This fun event is a great sampler of high school Cross Country! We hope you decide to come spend the morning with us and encourage you to spread the word to family and friends...and don't forget the toy donation for Toys for Tots!

Races

  • The 19th Annual Vail Jingle Trail 5k

    Incl. $1.55 Fee & Adult Long-Sleeve Event T-Shirt!

    Sat 14th December 2024 (9:00AM EST)

    $36.55

    CLOSED
    There will be a 5k run/walk starting at 9:00am.
  • The 19th Annual Vail Jingle Trail Santa's Little Helper 1k

    Incl. $0.95 Fee & Kids Long-Sleeve Event T-Shirt!

    Sat 14th December 2024 (8:30AM EST)

    $15.95

    CLOSED
    This is a fun run for kids to start at 8:30! Parents can run with their kids and it is un-timed. Let's have fun!

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Mica Mountain High School, 10800 E. Valencia, Tucson, 85747, AZ, United States

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