Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run

Holiday Hustle 5K and Jingle Jog Kids Run is held in Bel Air, in Harford County, Maryland, on December 13, 2026. The Jingle Jog Kids Run over one kilometer starts first at 8:15 a.m., and the 5K follows at 9:00 a.m., which gives parents time to see their children finish before their own race begins.

The event works equally well as a personal best attempt or as a relaxed community outing, and the field will contain both. Every participant receives a gift, a finisher medal that doubles as a Christmas tree ornament, and a bag of seasonal treats, with prizes for the best-dressed runners. If you are chasing a time, warm up thoroughly before the gun and keep your first half mile under control; if not, the costume prizes are a decent consolation.