Downtown Jingle 5K
Participants can run or walk a flat and fast 3.1-mile course through Downtown Worcester starting alongside City Hall. Children aged 12 and under can join the approximately half-mile kids dash, with parents welcome to run alongside them. Attendees can also support the community by bringing toy donations for the Planting the Seed Foundation.
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When
Tickets
5K and virtual 5K: $38 for registrations from 11/1/2026 to 12/06/2026; $45 race-weekend walk-up registration and race-day entry. Race T-shirts are not guaranteed for walk-up registrations.
Hours
5K start: 10:00am.
Ages
All ages (kids under 2 free, strollers at back)
Accessibility
Strollers must start at the back for safety reasons.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Going?
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Tips & Advice
- Register online before registration closes if you want to avoid relying on walk-up registration, which does not guarantee a race T-shirt.
- If registering in person, note that walk-up registration is accepted on both Saturday and Sunday.
- If you are running with a stroller, start at the back of the field for safety.
- Bring a toy donation to a packet pickup location to support the Planting the Seed Foundation.
- For virtual participation, pick up your shirt at pre-race packet pickup if you can; otherwise, it will be mailed after race day.
Special Events & Promotions
- Early registration offers lower entry fees for the 5K and kids’ run.
- A virtual 5K option is available.
- The kids’ dash is a separate race for ages 12 and under; parents may run with their children.
- A separate 3-race Triple Crown bundle includes this race and two other races.
- Awards include prizes for individual age-group winners, the top kids’ finishers, and the top overall team.
Links & Contact
Run by Run Rhody
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can children take part?
The separate Kids Elves Run is for children ages 12 and under, and parents may run alongside them. Walkers are welcome in the 5K.
Can I register on the day, or should I sign up online?
Online registration closes the day before the event. Walk-up registration is accepted on Saturday and Sunday, but race-day T-shirts are not guaranteed for walk-up entries.
Can I bring a stroller or a pet?
Strollers must start at the back for safety. Pets are not allowed.
Is there a virtual participation option?
Yes. Virtual participants can submit their results online; virtual participation also counts toward race series. Shirts can be picked up at pre-race packet pickup or mailed after the race if participants cannot collect them.
Can I support the Planting the Seed Foundation?
Yes. Bring a toy donation to a packet pickup location for the foundation.
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