Jingle Bell Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run – Avon Park, FL 2026 — Avon Park, FL

Date
December 11, 2026
Location
Avon Park, FL
Venue
19 E Main Street
Start Time
6:30 PM
Entry Fee
$5.00 – $35.00
Events
Jingle Bell 5K and Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K - Avon Park, FL, Children's Jingle Bell Santa Fun Run
Includes
Free Swag Bag and Optional T-shirt For Purchase | Child Swag Bag
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The Jingle Bell Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K is a 5K running event held in Avon Park, Florida on December 11, 2026. The race starts at 6:30 PM from 19 E Main Street and combines a competitive 5K with a Kids Santa Fun Run component. Entry fees range from $5 to $35 depending on your registration choice. This event supports foster care through a pajama drive, making it both a chance to run and contribute to the local community. The evening timing and holiday theme make this a festive alternative to typical daytime racing.

From the Race Organizer
The Jingle Bell Run returns to downtown Avon Park this year, starting and finishing at our new race headquarters, The Historic Jacaranda Hotel. For more than 20 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought our community together for an evening of Christmas lights, festive fun, and giving back. Join us as we light up the night and run or walk through Avon Park’s beautifully decorated mile-long mall. This year’s event benefits The Who I Am Foundation, supporting local foster care children and special needs children and adults. For the second year, we are honored to welcome special needs children and adult participants from Ridge Area ARC and the surrounding community. Special pricing is available for special needs and IDD participants, and caregivers walking with them may participate at no charge. Please contact us at info@whoiamfoundation.com for special needs/IDD Discount Code Race Schedule Children’s Fun Run: 6:30 p.m. 5K Run/Walk: 7:00 p.m. Runners will start in front, walkers in the middle, and special needs and IDD children and adults will follow. Children’s Fun Run The Children’s Fun Run is a one-block race where kids get to race Santa! Each child will receive a goodie bag at the finish line. Cost is $5.00. Children must be registered to participate. Swag Bags & Finish Line Gift Each participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies at registration and a Christmas ornament at the finish line. Optional T-Shirt T-shirts are available for purchase before November 22 to guarantee your size. Foster Care Pajama Collection We will also be collecting new pajamas on race night to benefit foster care children through Heartland for Children and Worthy and Known Family Projects. Register online or mail your paper registration and check payable to: The Who I Am Foundation P.O. Box 866 Avon Park, FL 33826 Email: Info@whoiamfoundation.com Join us for a joyful night of community, Christmas spirit, and running together for a great cause!

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Jingle Bell Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run – Avon Park, FL 2026 — Avon Park, FL takes place on December 11, 2026. The race is held in Avon Park, Florida.

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Jingle Bell Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run – Avon Park, FL 2026 — Avon Park, FL is held at 19 E Main Street in Avon Park, Florida.

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