A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 Seattle
About the race
Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run is a holiday run about spreading love, giving selflessly and enjoying time together 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 (under 18 with guardian) are welcome, whether you run or walk.
There is no equipment or setup, and the coordinators are there to support you in a warm, stress-free setting.
Entry and waves
The run sells out quickly, and waves close as soon as they fill. If waves are sold out, you can sign up for the virtual run option or the wait list.
Email us your desired wave time at [email protected]. Waves fill 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. Our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave.
Swag and shirts
- 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, moisture-wicking, upgradable for $5 more
You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Packet pickup and bibs
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.
Race updates
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Late registration
Late registrations are accepted for those signing up two weeks before the race. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run, so you can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race.
Virtual run option
The virtual run includes a training pack with digital tools. Virtual runs 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 fundraising
Fundraising is optional. Every mile you log after the race, we donate $1 to one of the charities we work with. Details are at www.thebestracesjourney.com.
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.
- You can also ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
- No timing chips are used.
Cancellation policy
Late registrations are accepted for those signing up two weeks before the race.
The course
Location
Seattle, WA, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Seattle
Seattle is the most populous city in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest, situated on an isthmus between Puget Sound and Lake Washington. It is the county seat of King County and the northernmost major city in the United States. The climate is mild and often damp, with dry summers and wet winters, so summer and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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