Jingle Bell Run - Capital Region

Jingle Bell Run - Capital Region comes to Saratoga Springs, New York, on December 6, 2026. The program consists of a single event, a timed 5K at 9:00 a.m. It is run in holiday dress and supports the Arthritis Foundation, with each entry including a shirt, jingle bells to attach to your shoes and a medal at the finish.

One format keeps the choice simple, since everyone lines up together over the same distance. The 5K is short enough to be run fast and accessible enough to be walked, which makes it a good first bib of the season. If you are after a time, two sessions a week with some work at goal pace during the preceding month will usually do the job. Above all, plan a longer warm-up than you would in summer: a cold 9:00 a.m. start punishes anyone who steps straight from the car to the start line.