Downtown Jingle Jog 5K
When is Downtown Jingle Jog 5K?
Downtown Jingle Jog 5K takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Greensboro, NC.
What distances does Downtown Jingle Jog 5K offer?
Downtown Jingle Jog 5K offers 2 events: Fun Run/Walk, 5K.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fun Run/Walk | 1.0 mi | $17.00 | Register |
| 5K | 3.1 mi | $30.00 | Register |
How much does Downtown Jingle Jog 5K cost?
Registration for Downtown Jingle Jog 5K starts at $15.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is Downtown Jingle Jog 5K held?
Downtown Jingle Jog 5K is held in Greensboro, NC at 117 B W Lewis St (Race will Start/Finish on Bain Street).
About Downtown Jingle Jog 5K
Twas the Run Before Christmas and all-round the town, the Santas were jogging . . . nowhere was a frown!
Join us in this fantastic Downtown Greensboro holiday celebration. The event is brought to you by Downtown Greensboro Inc (& sponsors) along with Junction 311 Endurance Sports, some of the "locals" behind the Fun Fourth Freedom Run.
Not only do you get a great race, but you also have the opportunity to enjoy everything that Downtown Greensboro has to offer for the holiday season!
5K
Jogging strollers are permitted. 
Turn-by-Turn Directions
- Start – Southend Brewing (Bain St.)
- Turn LEFT on Elm St.
- Turn RIGHT on Lewis St.
- Turn RIGHT on Murray St.
- Veer LEFT onto E Gate City Blvd. (STAY ON INSIDE OF SOUTHBOUND LANE, RIGHT SIDE)
- Murrow Blvd. & Homeland Ave. (Water Stop)
- Turn LEFT on Murrow Blvd.
- Continue straight on Murrow Blvd. & cross Summit Ave.
- Turn around cone on Murrow Blvd. overpass (STAY ON OUTSIDE OF SOUTHBOUND LANE, RIGHTSIDE)
- Continue south on Murrow Blvd.
- Turn RIGHT onto E Gate City Blvd.
- Veer RIGHT onto Murray St.
- Turn LEFT onto E Lewis St.
- Turn LEFT on Elm St.
- Turn RIGHT on Bain St.
- Finish at Southend Brewing
Awards
All participants will receive a hand-crafted ornament.
Participants in the 5K, over 21, with valid photo ID, will enjoy a complimentary beer post-race.
Those that register for the timed 5K event qualify for awards.
- Overall top Male and Female finishers in 1st, 2nd, 3rd will be recognized and given awards.
- Age Groups Awards -1st, 2nd & 3rd:
- 9 and Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Course Info
Event Schedule
12:45 - 1:30PM - Event Information & Late Pick Up - SouthEnd Parking Lot (Bain Street)
1:45 PM - Fun Run/Walk Start on Bain Street
2:05 PM - Timed 5K Start on Bain Street
3 PM - 5K Awards
Post run party last until 3:30PM!
Fun Run/Walk
Turn-by-Turn Directions:
(Click on map above for more details)
- Start – Southend Brewing (Bain St.)
- Turn LEFT on Elm St.
- Turn RIGHT on Lewis St.
- Turn RIGHT on Murray St.
- Turnaround at Murray St. & E Gate City Blvd. (Signage will be onsite)
- Veer LEFT onto Lewis St.
- Turn LEFT on Elm St.
- Turn RIGHT on Bain St.
Packet Pick Up
Early Packet Pick Up
Saturday, December 5 2026
11:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Fleet Feet Greensboro
3731 Lawndale Drive
You may pick up for other participants, friends, family etc.
We ask participants to please pick up your race packet on Saturday at Fleet Feet in order to make race day go smoother!
There will be a limited LATE PICK UP race day, reserved only for those unable to pick up on Saturday.
Sunday, December 6, 2026 - South End Brewing (rear parking area off of the back patio)- 12:45-1:30PM ONLY.
*This event is all ages, please note, photo ID is required to consume or purchase alcohol on race day.
Parking
We recommend the following:
- 102 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406
Elm / Martin Luther King Jr. Parking Lot - 211 S Greene St, Greensboro, Nc 27401
Greene St. Parking Deck
A half a mile walk, straight down Elm, to get from the lot to SouthEnd Brewing - 724 S. Elm Street - Gate City Blvd. & Elm St. Parking Lot (free lot)
We discourage you from parking in the lot adjacent from SouthEnd as entrance and access will be limited during the event.
- Lewis St. Lot (paid parking) Participants can access the lot from Barnhardt St. only once Elm St. closes at 12PM