Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k & Jingle Bell Jot

Wetumpka Dickens of a Run 5k & Jingle Bell Jot takes place in Wetumpka, Alabama, on December 5, 2026. The 5K (3.1 miles) starts at 9:00 AM and the Jingle Jot one-mile fun run follows at 9:05 AM, so the two formats share the same morning and the same finish area.

Pairing a mile with a 5K makes this a good event for a household with mixed abilities: the fun run is a few minutes of effort for a child or a beginner, while the 5K is long enough to reward some preparation. If you want to race the longer distance, four to six weeks of steady easy running plus one weekly faster session is the simplest recipe. Central Alabama in early December is usually mild by winter standards, so a long-sleeve top and shorts will cover most conditions on the day.