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Monroe Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 19, 2026, 8:00 AM CST

Location
Monroe, LA
Forysthe Park, 2300 Sycamore St, 71201
Type
RUN
Official registrationPast results (if available)

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At a glance

Run a festive half-marathon in Monroe, LA, and directly support local Scouting programs, including scholarships for at-risk youth.

  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners

Join the Monroe Jingle Bell Run for a festive half-marathon in Monroe, LA. This event encourages an active lifestyle while significantly supporting local Scouting programs in Northeast & Central Louisiana. Funds raised provide critical resources for at-risk youth and scholarships to outdoor camps, ensuring every young person can develop leadership skills through Scouting, regardless of their background. The race starts and finishes in Forsythe Park, offering a flat course experience.

What to expect

Embrace an active December morning with a half-marathon. Run a flat course that begins and ends in Forsythe Park. Contribute to local Scouting programs and youth scholarships.

Standout details

  • Supports local Scouting programs
  • Scholarships for at-risk youth
  • Flat course in Forsythe Park
  • Festive 'Jingle Bell' theme

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 19, 8:30 AM CST · From $32.80

    Opens Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 19, 8:30 AM CST · From $32.80

    Opens Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 19, 8:00 AM CST · From $64.60

    Opens Feb 26, 2026, 4:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 18, 2026, 6:59 PM CST

+ 1 more option
  • 13.1 Miles

    Sat, Dec 19, 8:00 AM CST · From $64.60

    Opens Feb 27, 2026, 4:00 AM CST · Closes Dec 19, 2026, 2:00 AM CST

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The course

  • Flat
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From the organizer

Join us for another great Monroe Jingle Bell Run 5K and Half-Marathon. With this event, we aim to encourage our community to embrace a more active lifestyle while also supporting our local Scouting programs. The race will begin and end in Forsythe Park.

The Monroe Jingle Bell Run will raise funds to support local Scouts in Northeast & Central Louisiana including our programs for at-risk youth and scholarships to Camp T.L. James and Camp Attakapas. It will help ensure that EVERY youth has the opportunity to be part of a great organization that will develop our future leaders of tomorrow no matter what social background or economic status. Scouting is needed more today than ever before.

Please note that this registration is for the December 13th Jingle Bell 5K and Half-Marathon benefiting the Louisiana Purchase Council, Scouting America.  If you are looking for the December 13th Jingle Bell Run benefiting the Arthritis Foundation to be held in New Orleans, please click here: https://events.arthritis.org/jbrneworleans .

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