Jingle Jangle

Jingle Jangle is a holiday-themed 5K held on Forest Park Drive in Queens, New York, on December 27, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. The 5K (3.1 miles) is the only distance. Everyone who registers receives a custom beanie, finishers collect a custom medal, and commemorative bibs are handed out as well. There are treats and special drinks at both the start and the finish, costumes are encouraged, ample free parking is available, and children under 12 enter at a reduced rate. Packet pickup happens on the morning of the event.

The family framing and the costume element make this a race to enjoy rather than one to grind out, and race-morning pickup means no extra trip across the city beforehand. If you do want a fast 3.1 miles, get there early enough to jog a warm-up mile and line up near the front, then hold an even effort across all three miles.