Jingle Ball 5K
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Event overview
The Jingle Ball 5K takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Punta Gorda, FL (42911 Lake Babcock Drive, 33982). The event offers a timed 5K and an untimed 5K option, each covering 3.1 miles around Babcock Ranch. The untimed fun run starts five minutes after the timed 5K.
Logistics and race details
Early packet pickup is scheduled for December 18 and December 19 at the Babcock Ranch Lifestyle Office. Race day packet pickup is available at Founder's Square. Race day registration is listed with a cost of $40. Timed results are recorded by Beach Bum Timing. Shirt requests are subject to a cutoff date of December 8, 2025; registrations after that date are not guaranteed a shirt. Prices for the events are listed as $30 ($20 for ages 0-17) for the timed 5K and $25 ($20 for ages 0-17) for the untimed 5K; prices increase after October 31, 2025.
The course uses paved roads and sidewalks. Bathrooms and water stations are located at the start and finish areas, with an additional water stop at the halfway mark. Free ample parking is available near the starting area. Dogs and strollers are permitted on course when leashed or controlled; participants with dogs or strollers must start at the back. Age-group and overall awards are based on chip time, with finisher medals and in-person age-group awards. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.