Austin Jingle Bell 5K
Participants can run or walk an out-and-back course through The Domain to kick off the holiday season. The event features festive fun with Santa hats, jingle bells, and appearances by Santa. All registered children twelve and under receive participation medals, and top division finishers earn placement medals.
What to Expect
Festive holiday charity run supporting Mothers Against Drunk Driving.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (Kids Run for ages 1-12)
Neighborhood
The Domain
Timed Entry
Yes
Organizer
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) of Central Texas
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families and runners looking for a festive holiday outing
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 5K: $40 (strikethrough price $45); price increases after November 15, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. Kids Run: $20 (strikethrough price $25); price increases after December 4, 2026 at 11:59pm CST. – Get tickets
- Hours: Kids Run: 8:00AM–11:00AM CST; 5K: 8:15AM–11:00AM CST. Packet pickup: Saturday, December 5, 10:00am–6:00pm. Race Day: 7 am–8 am.
Tips & Advice
- Register early if you want the shirt, because only the first 800 registrants are guaranteed this year's newly designed event T-shirt.
- Pick up your packet at Fleet Feet Gateway on the Saturday before the race, since packet pickup runs for one day only.
- Register before mid-November, when the 5K price goes up, and sign kids up before the Kids Run price rises just ahead of race weekend.
- Wear a Santa hat or bring jingle bells, since this race is all about Santa hats, jingle bells and hanging out with Santa.
- Sign up the little ones for the Kids Run, open to ages 1 to 12, so each of them comes home with their own medal.
Special Events & Promotions
- Newly designed event T-shirt this year, guaranteed for the first 800 registrants.
- Virtual Runner option, registered separately, with one week after race day to submit your results.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can kids take part?
Yes. The Kids Run is open to ages 1 to 12, and every child 12 and under gets their own participation medal.
Can I walk instead of run?
Yes. Runners and walkers are both welcome on the 5K course.
Where do I pick up my race packet?
Packet pickup is one day only, on the Saturday before the race, at Fleet Feet Gateway, 9901 N Capital of Texas Hwy #160.
What is the course like?
It's an out-and-back course because The Domain limits access to parts of the property. The start and finish line is on The Lawn near the IPIC Theatre at Amy Donovan Plaza.
Do finishers get a shirt or medal?
The first 800 registrants are guaranteed the newly designed event T-shirt. The top 3 runners in each age division get a medal based on finish time, and all kids 12 and under get a participation medal.
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