Entry fees for the Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run range from $15 to $37, making it an accessible option for runners of all levels. Held on December 6, 2026, in Worcester, Massachusetts, this race features both a 5-mile and 5K option, starting at 9:30 AM from Front Street next to Worcester City Hall. The event is part of the Worcester Triple Crown series. If you can't race in person, a virtual participation option is available, allowing you to complete your chosen distance on your own schedule and submit your results.
From the Race Organizer
Kick off the holiday season with some movement at the Woo Jingle 5K. This family-friendly event features a Kids Run followed by a 5K Run/Walk, set in the heart of Worcester. Festive costumes encouraged! RACE INFORMATION December 6th, 2026 9:30am: Kids Race 10:00am: 5K Run/Walk 10:45: Post-Race Party The Woo Jingle Run will also be supporting the Plant a Seed Foundation by collecting donations and toys for Planting for families in need. Please consider donating a toy at packet pick up on Saturday, December 5th, or on Race Day December 6th. Start and finish will be located on Front St. next to Worcester City Hall. UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 7, 2025, the 2027 Guinness Celtic 5K, and concluding with the 2027 Worcester Cinco (5)K. Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a Finisher’s Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K. To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites! VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day. To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time. Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series. If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at help@runrhody.com . AWARDS Top 3 Overall Winners (Under 19) Winners (age 20-29) Winners (age 30-39) Winners (age 40-49) Winners (age 50-59) Winners (age 60-69) Winners (age 70+) Top 3 individuals scored by gun time, while age groups will be scored by chip time. Team awards (top 3 to score) are scored from chip times. ENTRY FEES Worcester Jingle 5K $33 to 7/31/2026 $35 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026 $37 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026 $45 Walk Up Registration on race day. *Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 12/05/2026 ** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations. Kids Elves Run. Ages 12 and under. Distance approximately 1/2 mile. Parents may run with their children. $15 to 7/31/2026 $16 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026 $17 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026 $20 Race day walk up registration *The online option to participate in all three Worcester Triple Crown closes closes on 12/05/2026 at 8 p.m. Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed. PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION Pre-Race Packet Pickup Saturday, December 5, 2026 11am – 5pm Sneakerama, 12 Lake Drive, Worcester Race Day Packet Pickup Sunday, December 6, 2025 City Hall, Worcester 9:30am – 11am Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday. Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day. POST-RACE PARTY After the race, we’ll meet you at the Post-Race Party! Details TBA.
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When is Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) 2026 — Worcester, MA?
Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) 2026 — Worcester, MA takes place on December 6, 2026. The race is held in Worcester, Massachusetts.
Where is Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) 2026 — Worcester, MA held?
Woo Jingle 5K and Kids Run (Race 1 Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown) 2026 — Worcester, MA is held at Front St next to Worcester City Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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