A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 New Jersey
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 strangers, all before the Christmas festivities.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave. All paces and ages are welcome, and you can run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup needed. The run is supported by coordinators 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, a lightweight, moisture-wicking shirt that can be upgraded for $5 more
Packet pickup
There is no packet pickup. Swag is shipped directly to your address, so provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number, and check the spelling. Race bibs are provided on race day.
When will I get my swag?
Your shirt arrives at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race updates
A final update with final details and course maps is emailed the Wednesday before the race.
Late registration
Late registrations are accepted up to 2 weeks before the race. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you may wear any appropriate shirt to run the race.
Wave times
To request a wave, email [email protected] with your desired wave time. Waves are filled on a first come, first served basis.
- 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.
Waves sell out quickly and are closed once full. If the waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or the wait list.
Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. It can be done any time and place you choose, using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal.
Charity initiatives
Fundraising is optional. For every mile you log after the race, $1 is donated to one of the charities we work with.
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, or ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Cancellation policy
Late registrations are accepted up to 2 weeks before the race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Camden, NJ, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Camden
Camden is a city and the county seat of Camden County in South Jersey, located across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and part of the Philadelphia metropolitan area. Summers are hot and humid while winters are cold, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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