Jingle Bell Run Nashville

Jingle Bell Run Nashville is set for December 5, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. Two formats go off at 9:00 AM: the Doggie Dash 5K, which you can cover alongside your dog, and a 1 Mile (1.6 km) for anyone who wants a shorter effort. Both are open to runners and walkers, so a family can split up by distance and still finish around the same time.

This is a road event on a December morning, so dress in layers you can shed once you warm up. If the 5K is the goal, four to six weeks of three runs a week gets you there, with one of those runs including a few faster stretches at target pace. Racing with a dog changes the plan slightly: do a couple of easy outings together first so your dog is used to moving in a crowd, and keep the leash short through the start. The mile suits kids, first-timers, or anyone curious about their short-distance speed.