A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Denver/Aurora
About the race
Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run is a holiday run that celebrates spreading love, giving selflessly, and enjoying togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all before the Christmas festivities.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages are welcome (under 18 with a guardian), and you can run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup required; coordinators are on hand to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
What you get (swag bag)
- Running T-shirt, shipped to the address you register with (US only)
- Finisher's towel or giveaway
- Finisher's medal
- Digital training pack
- Optional technical running shirt, lightweight and moisture-wicking, can be upgraded for $5 more
Swag is shipped directly to you, so please provide your full, correct US mailing address, including apartment number, and check the spelling. Race bibs are provided on race day.
Timing
- Timing is optional. You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc.) and submit it with our online form to be posted online, or ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Shirt delivery
You will receive your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Late registration
If you sign up two weeks or less before the race, your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Race updates
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Wave times
Waves are filled on a first come, first served basis. To request a wave, email [email protected] with your desired wave time.
- Wave A: 7:30 AM
- Wave B: 8:00 AM
- Wave C: 8:30 AM
Late runners can run upon arrival. Coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. It can be done any time and place of your choosing, using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal.
Volunteering
If you want to help put on runs for the community, join our team of volunteers through the form at the organizer's volunteer page.
Charity fundraising (optional)
Keep running. For every mile you log after the race, we will donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Fundraising is optional.
What your entry includes
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Aurora, CO, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Aurora
Aurora is a home rule city spread across Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties in Colorado and is a principal city of the Denver metropolitan area. It is the third-most populous city in the state and sits within the Front Range Urban Corridor. The climate is semi-arid with sunny days, cold winters, and warm summers marked by afternoon thunderstorms, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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