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Name: Nashville Jingle Bell Trot
Start: 2026-12-19
End: 2026-12-19
Location: La Vergne

La Vergne, United States • 19 Dec 2026

Nashville Jingle Bell Trot

The Nashville Jingle Bell Trot is scheduled for December 19, 2026 at Orchard Bend Park in Antioch, Tennessee. The event comprises in-person and virtual running options and a youth distance.

Distances and formats:

5K Run/Walk in person
5K Virtual
1K Kids Run

Registration details vary by event. Registration for the in-person 5K opens June 1, 2026; registration for the virtual 5K and the 1K kids run opens September 1, 2026. All registrations close on December 19, 2026. The paid 5K entries carry a registration fee of $30; the kids run is free.

The in-person 5K uses trails in Orchard Bend Park and features chip timing with instant results. The event program includes holiday music and decorations, awards for top finishers and best-dressed participants, and race swag for participants. Proceeds from the event will benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Park restrooms have been winterized and there will not be on-site restrooms available; participants should plan accordingly. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Tennessee La Vergne

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Run/walk

1k Kids Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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