# 2026 Nighttime Jingle Bell Run - **When:** Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST - **Where:** Scharbauer Elementary School, Midland, TX, 79707 - **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-119344-2026-nighttime-jingle-bell-run ## Registration Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/TX/Midland/NighttimeJingleBellRun?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq ## Description Join us on December 5, 2026, at Scharbauer Elementary School for the official kickoff to Christmas at the Jingle Bell Run - West Texas’ largest and most festive nighttime 5K! The Athletic Company is excited to continue its partnership with Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin to bring Midland an unforgettable holiday experience filled with Christmas cheer, glowing lights, festive music, creative costumes, and jingle bells everywhere! More than just a race, the Jingle Bell Run is a holiday tradition designed for the entire family. Whether you're running, walking, or simply soaking in the Christmas magic, you'll experience a sea of twinkling lights winding through the streets under the winter sky. From kids and parents to grandparents and friends, everyone is invited to celebrate the season together. Run for a Reason!🌟 Every registration makes a difference by supporting Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin and its educational programs in local schools. Junior Achievement is the world's largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K–12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness, and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. These programs prepare young people for the real world by teaching them how to build and manage wealth, create jobs that strengthen their communities, and apply entrepreneurial thinking in the workplace. When you participate in the Jingle Bell Run, you're not just kicking off the Christmas season - you're investing in the future of West Texas students! Learn more about Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin: Click Here! Grab your family, lace up your running shoes, put on your most festive Christmas attire, and join us for a night of holiday magic, community spirit, and memories that will last long after the season ends! 🎄🎅 --- Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-119344-2026-nighttime-jingle-bell-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-119344-2026-nighttime-jingle-bell-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).