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Jingle Bell Trot
Trent Woods, North Carolina · Thursday, December 3, 2026 · 5K
Official race page & registration ↗Jingle Bell Trot takes place on Thursday, December 3, 2026 in Trent Woods, North Carolina. The race is run over 5K. For anyone travelling in, Raleigh is about 98 miles away.
It is one of 70 races on the North Carolina calendar that December. At $20, entry sits below the $25 median for a North Carolina 5K. Unusually for a race, it falls on a Thursday.
- Date
- Thursday, December 3, 2026
- Location
- Trent Woods, North Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Entry fee
- from $20
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
Making a race weekend of it?
Stay near the start line in Trent Woods: check in Dec 2, out Dec 4.
Common questions
When is Jingle Bell Trot?
Jingle Bell Trot is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2026.
Where is Jingle Bell Trot held?
Jingle Bell Trot is held in Trent Woods, North Carolina. It is about 98 miles from Raleigh.
What distances does Jingle Bell Trot offer?
The listed distances are 5K.
How much does Jingle Bell Trot cost?
Entry is listed from $20. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Jingle Bell Trot?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
More races nearby
- Dec 2Christmas at Historic Oak View: 1850–1950Raleigh, NC
- Dec 4Shakori 40 Running FestivalPittsboro, NC
- Dec 52026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NCCary, NC
- Dec 53rd Annual Santa Beach Run/Walk at Atlantic Beach, N.C.Atlantic Beach, NC
- Dec 1Craven Smart Start Holiday HustleNew Bern, NC
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