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Name: Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run
Start: 2026-12-24
End: 2026-12-24
Location: Placerville

Placerville, United States • 24 Dec 2026

Placerville's Holiday Jingle & Mingle Run - Placerville, CA

This event is a trail running event held on the El Dorado Trail in historic Placerville. The route runs through oak trees and rolling hills and offers scenic views along the trail. The event is organized by Troy's California Trail Runs and is held rain or shine.

Distances offered include:

Half Marathon
15k
10k
5k
Mile
Kids Run

The event uses marked courses with ribbons, signs & gypsum. Aid stations are provided on course. Strollers are allowed in the 5K, 10K, and 15K. All finishers receive a commemorative medal.

Race day bib pick-up and registration are available on the day of the event. Entry fees are listed between 34.00 and 99.00 USD with multiple offer options noted. The venue address is Placerville Station, 2984 Mosquito Road, Placerville, CA 95667.

Course maps are published for each distance. A four hour time limit applies to the event. Detailed course descriptions and maps are available from the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States California Placerville

Race information

Website Registration

Half Marathon

15 km

15k

10 km

10k

5 km

Mile

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

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