Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run
Sat, Dec 12, 2026, 9:30 PM EST
- Location
- Burnside, KY
- 8801 S Highway 27, 42519
- Type
- RUN
Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.
At a glance
Run through a beautiful holiday light display and show off your festive spirit in a fun costume contest at this evening 5K.
- Fun
- Scenic
- Quirky
- Festive
Fun
Scenic
Quirky
FestiveGreat for: casual, fun-first runners
Embrace the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas Island Jingle Bell Run, a 5K race set amidst the enchanting light display of General Burnside Island State Park. This evening event invites you to experience a festive run under the stars. Don your most creative holiday attire and participate in the costume contest, whether solo or with your team. It's a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with a memorable and illuminated run.
What to expect
- A unique evening 5K experience through a beautiful light display.
- Participate in a festive costume contest for individuals and teams.
- Enjoy a mild December evening on a hilly course.
Standout details
- Evening 5K through a light display
- Festive costume contest
- Run on Christmas Island
- Hilly course terrain
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, Dec 12, 9:30 PM EST · From $23.00
Opens Dec 28, 2025, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K Competitive Walker
Sat, Dec 12, 9:30 PM EST · From $23.00
Opens Dec 29, 2025, 2:28 AM EST · Closes Sep 28, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
EasygoingBased on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
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From the organizer
Welcome to the annual Jingle Bell Run! A 5K race through the beautiful Christmas Island light display on General Burnside Island State Park. The race will be at 9:30 pm on December 14th. We will host a costume contest for individuals and teams. Bring us your best Santa’s Sleigh or Reindeer Team and join the fun! We look forward to seeing you there!
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