Delray Beach Jingle Bell Jog

Delray Beach Jingle Bell Jog is held in Delray Beach, Florida, on December 19, 2026, with a single 5K starting at 7:30 a.m. The early gun and the one-distance format make for a quick morning: you can be finished and back to your day before most events have even started.

A 5K on the Florida coast in December is a realistic target for almost anyone. If you are new to racing, four to six weeks of running three times a week, mixing in walk breaks as needed, will get you to the finish. If you already have a base, this is a good day to attack a personal best: run the first mile a couple of seconds slower than goal pace, then work down from there. Warm up before the start rather than using the first half mile as your warm-up.