Boley Centers' 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run
Fri, Dec 11, 2026, 2:30 PM EST
- Distance
- 5K
- Type
- Run
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
Race feel
Dash through a festive 5K wonderland with twinkling lights, live music, and snow, all while supporting vital community services.
- Fun
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Fun
Quirky
Festive
For a CauseJoin Boley Centers' 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run for a festive 5K experience in St. Petersburg. This untimed evening event invites runners, joggers, walkers, and their furry friends to dash through a wonderland of twinkling lights, enjoy live local bands, and even a sprinkle of snow. Embrace the holiday cheer with glow necklaces and support a vital cause: providing housing and services for at-risk adults, Veterans, youth, and families in the community. It's a joyful way to contribute to building better tomorrows.
What to expect
An untimed evening 5K filled with holiday spirit. Enjoy twinkling lights, live bands, and a sprinkle of snow. Bring your leashed dog and refuel with local food trucks, beer, wine, and Boozie Pops.
Standout details
- Untimed 5K for all paces
- Twinkling lights and a sprinkle of snow
- Live local bands and Boozie Pops
- Dog-friendly event supporting a cause
Perks & features
- Food & Drink
Food & DrinkFrom the public listing; confirm on the official site.
Summaries use public event text. Confirm schedule, fees, and rules on the official page before you sign up.
From the organizer
REGISTRATION OPENS 6/1/2026
EXTENDED SIZES CAN BE RESERVED 6/1/2026 - 8/21/2026
Boley Centers’ 44th Annual Jingle Bell Run - Friday, 12/11/2026
Get ready to dash through a 5k wonderland of twinkling lights, jammin' live local bands, and even a sprinkle of snow! You'll be glowing with your glow necklaces as you join a pack of merry runners, joggers, walkers, and their furry sidekicks. We will have local food trucks on hand for you to purchase pre-fuel or even refuel along with beer, wine, and cheeky Boozie Pops. No bibs or timers here—just heaps of fun and holiday cheer!
By joining in the festivities, you're helping to support housing and services for at risk adults, Veterans, youth, and families in our community—many of whom have faced homelessness. Jump in and help us BUILD BETTER TOMORROWS TODAY by signing up now!
There are two ways to get your Jingle Bell Run Registration Packet:
We will ship them to you for a nominal fee. This will be offered through 11/18/2026 to ensure time for delivery!
You may also pick your shirt up at one of our sites (please bring proof of registration)
Stores will have shirts 11/27/2026 - 12/10/2026 (until noon) - PLEASE CALL TO CONFIRM DAYS AND HOURS OF OPERATION:
Boley Centers' YOUR Neighborhood Store, 6163 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 344-6579
Boley Centers Administrative Offices, 445 31st St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 821-4819
Chain Wheel Drive, 1770 Drew St., Clearwater, (727) 441-2444 & 32796 US Hwy 19 N., Palm Harbor, (727) 786-3883
Feet First, 4949 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, (727) 898-1130
Fit2Run, 801 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, (727) 822-2786
You may also pick up your shirt(s) at the registration tent on race night!
The run kicks off at 7:30 PM, with registration opening at 6:00 PM. Swing by the glow necklace booth near the registration tent early, and stick around to soak up the holiday lights and sounds. We can't wait to jingle all the way with you!
We recommend parking in the SouthCore Garage, located at 101 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701.