Jingle Bell Run - Traverse City
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Event overview
The TCTC Jingle Bell Run is a nighttime holiday 5k run/walk held in Traverse City, MI on Sunday, December 21, 2025. The non-timed course tours neighborhood streets adjacent to downtown Traverse City that are decorated with holiday lights and decorations. The event is organized by the Traverse City Track Club and presented by Munson Healthcare.
Logistics and features
The event welcomes runners and walkers of all ages wearing festive holiday attire and costumes. Packet pickup is available at the Park Place Hotel. The listed registration price for the 5k is $20; the event is free to 2025 TCTC members who become members or renew by October 31, 2025. Complimentary hot cocoa and cookies are provided after the run, and a cash bar will be available at the Park Place Hotel. Registrants may have the option to donate to the Traverse City Track Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The event typically averages over 500 participants. Valued partners include Cherry Republic, Park Place Hotel, and lululemon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.