Jingle Bell Jog Fort Lauderdale
Participants fill Fort Lauderdale Beach and A1A dressed in complete Santa suits with jingle bells tied to their running shoes. The festive event features both a 5K run and an Elf Dash for holiday runners. All participants who cross the finish line are awarded a holiday-themed medal.
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
5K Run: $40; the price increases after November 3, 2026 at 11:59pm EST.
Hours
5K Run: 8:00AM EST.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register for the 5K by November 3 to get the lowest rate, because the fee goes up in early November and again in early December.
- Plan to run in the Santa suit every participant gets, and tie the included jingle bells to your running shoes before you line up.
- Sign up for the Elf Dash on its own, because it has a separate registration and start time from the 5K.
- If you decide late, you can still register online on race morning up to the start, but you'll pay the highest rate.
Special Events & Promotions
- Early registration rate for the 5K through November 3; the fee goes up in November and again in December.
- Elf Dash: a separate race with its own registration and start time.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do runners get a race shirt?
No shirt here. Every participant gets a Santa suit costume instead, plus a pair of jingle bells to tie to your running shoes.
What is the course like?
Running Santas take over Fort Lauderdale Beach and A1A, so you get the sights and sounds of a beach run in full holiday costume.
Is there an option besides the 5K?
Yes. The Elf Dash is a separate race with its own registration and its own start time.
Do finishers get a medal?
Yes. Everyone who crosses the finish line gets a holiday-themed medal.
Can I still sign up on race day?
Yes. Online registration for the 5K stays open right up to the start on race day, and Elf Dash registration also runs into race day.
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