Jingle Jog 5k 2026

The Jingle Jog 5K begins and ends at Fiddlin' Fish Brewing in Winston-Salem. It features a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk and a shorter Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run. This holiday race in North Carolina's Triad is designed for runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking a relaxed December outing rather than a competitive-only start. The 5K offers awards for top finishers, and both distances accommodate participants moving at any pace. The 5K route follows the Long Branch paved trail from the brewery before returning through the Research Parkway corridor near downtown. The Santa Strut is an untimed 0.8-mile loop suitable for family, friends, and leashed dogs. Pets can receive their own race bib and a treat via a small registration add-on that benefits Ruff, the event's charity partner. The race, which previously took place in High Point, now resides in Winston-Salem. The post-race gathering is straightforward: participants return to Fiddlin' Fish Brewing, where 5K registration includes a craft beer and a custom medal that doubles as a Christmas ornament.