Jingle Bell 6K Run/2M Walk
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon, KY
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon, KY
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
2380 Richmond St, Mount Vernon, KY
🔔🎅🎄 Put your bells on for the 23nd annual Jingle Bell 6K run/2-Mile walk! Proceeds from the race benefit the “Miracle Fund” which provides assistance to improve the quality of life of long-term care residents of the Respiratory Care Center at Rockcastle Regional in Mt. Vernon, KY! 🏃♂️🏃♀️ 🎁
Event Details
Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Place: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Mt. Vernon, KY 6K Run/ 2-Mile Walk to begin at 8:30 a.m. EST Race-day registration to begin at 7:50 a.m. $25 pre-registration fee - deadline Monday, November 23 $30 registration fee from Nov. 20 through 8:15 a.m. race day Race 12 of 12 in the 2026 County-Wide Stride race series
Course
The 6K Run/Walk highlights historic Renfro Valley. Aid and water station will be located at the turnaround. Officials will direct and supervise the course. The Run/Walk will start and finish at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
Unique Reasons to Participate
$50 cash prize to overall top male and female finisher Unique age group awards Free commemorative long-sleeve shirt guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by Nov. 23. (It is recommended that you pre-register to guarantee your shirt. Shirts available on race day in limited sizes and quantities.) Santa’s Surprise Gift Grab – as always, gift packages will be scattered along the course for participants to scoop up for cash, gifts or coal! Hospitality area with refreshments and snacks Costume Contest: award will be given for the best holiday-themed costume.
Awards
Overall male and female race winner and top three male and female finishers in each of the following age groups: 12-under; 13-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-79, 80+ Top three male and female walkers (walkers also eligible for age group awards) Please note: to be fair to competitive walkers, if you plan to register as a walker, you must walk the entire race. If you plan on running and walking, please register as a runner.
NEW! Student Strides 2026
ALL students age 4-18 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee. Students who complete at least 7 races will receive a $25 gift card and custom t-shirt at the end of the 2026 series! Students must run or walk to be eligible for awards and incentives.
Questions/Information
For more information contact Chelsea Dillingham (606) 256-7767 or c.dillingham@rhrcc.org
3.7 mi
2.0 mi