FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social 2026 — Gainesville, FL

Date
December 19, 2026
Location
Gainesville, FL
Venue
3838 SW 98th Terrace
Start Time
8:00 AM
Entry Fee
$25.00
Events
Jingle Bell Jog 5k
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Oh What Fun! Join us this holiday season for a family-friendly 5k jog around Haile Plantation! It'll be followed by food, socializing, and some reindeer games. This race is FREE for Florida Track Club Members and $25 for non-members. (Elves must bring a candy cane.) The 5k race will start at 8 a.m. Strollers welcome, but please leave your sleighs at home. We don't plan to roast chestnuts over an open fire but we do plan to have some nice breakfast for everybody after the run. If you want to join the Florida Track Club and participate in the numerous races and track meets planned each year, go to Floridatrackclub.org . Individual yearly membership is only $40, family membership $65, and student membership $25. Senior Membership 65+: $25 for an individual, $40 for a senior family (of 2) (please email us at thefloridatrackclub@gmail.com if you'd like your membership moved to this level and you qualify) In 2025 you'll get: 9 free races, 3 with discounts, and a summer social.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social 2026 — Gainesville, FL?

FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social 2026 — Gainesville, FL takes place on December 19, 2026. The race is held in Gainesville, Florida.

Where is FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social 2026 — Gainesville, FL held?

FTC Jingle Bell Jog 5k and Holiday Social 2026 — Gainesville, FL is held at 3838 SW 98th Terrace in Gainesville, Florida.

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