The Run League Presents: Holly Jolly 5K & 10K

The Run League Presents: Holly Jolly 5K & 10K is held in Colonial Heights, Virginia, on December 12, 2026, and organized by The Run League. Both distances start together at 8:00 AM: the Holly Jolly 5K (3.1 miles) and the Holly Jolly 10K (6.2 miles).

A shared start line for two distances is convenient, but it does mean holding your nerve early if you have chosen the longer race while 5K runners disappear up the road. Pick the 10K if you have been running four or more days a week and want a real endurance test; pick the 5K if your recent mileage has been light or you want something you can race hard and recover from within days. Either way, one weekly session at threshold pace over the preceding month is the single most useful piece of preparation.