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.
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! 🎄🎅
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 1.5K
Type — Running
17:45
$25.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
18:10
$35.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Midland.
Learn more about the host city, Midland.
Midland is a city in the Permian Basin region of Texas. Its warm climate, friendly people, and central location are the primary reasons for the city's popularity. It is home to about 133,000 people (census, 1 April 2020) Twenty minutes to the west is Odessa, with a population of about 100,000. Nearly a quarter of a million people reside in the Midland/Odessa metropolitan area.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of 2026 Nighttime Jingle Bell Run.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Bridger Bowcutt | 17:00.75 | |
| 🥈 | Adriel Hinojos | 17:03.84 | |
| 🥉 | Julian Cruz | 17:10.48 | |
| 5 | Hope Santiago | 17:50.63 | |
| 6 | Alonso Torres | 17:53.74 | |
| 7 | Braden Belew | 18:19.61 | |
| 8 | Davin Merrill | 18:40.72 | |
| 9 | Alex Azarov | 18:43.33 | |
| 10 | Lorenzo Jimenez | 18:56 | |
| 11 | Kwayu Peter Abraham | 19:11.79 | |
| 12 | Henry Escudero | 19:21.47 | |
| 13 | Seth Velasquez | 19:29.59 | |
| 14 | Jordan Payne | 19:39.09 | |
| 15 | B. Bowcutt | 19:41.59 | |
| 16 | Joey Corning | 19:42.09 | |
| 17 | Aidan Montes | 19:42.83 | |
| 18 | Jake Pinchback | 20:46.07 | |
| 19 | James Rodriguez | 20:47.76 | |
| 20 | Paul Leatham | 20:48.9 | |
| 21 | Georgi Shoumaroff | 20:49.11 | |
| 22 | Tom Elliott | 20:54.24 | |
| 23 | William Robb | 20:57.59 | |
| 24 | Luis Corral | 21:13.59 | |
| 25 | Aaron Lascano | 21:22.62 | |
| 26 | Shane Brannan | 21:22.77 | |
| 27 | Logan Gilley | 21:29.08 | |
| 28 | Barrett McDaniel | 21:29.65 | |
| 29 | Connor Sears | 21:35.37 | |
| 30 | James English | 21:35.95 | |
| 31 | Matthew Curry | 21:39.12 | |
| 32 | Joe Moroles | 21:47.88 | |
| 33 | Casey Goldapp | 21:50.26 | |
| 34 | Brent Peterson | 21:51.8 | |
| 35 | Edit Herrera | 21:57.73 | |
| 36 | Aliza Bowcutt | 22:06.83 | |
| 37 | Andrew Adams | 22:17.06 | |
| 38 | Jeremy Pelto | 22:22.65 | |
| 39 | Annette Olivas | 22:40.42 | |
| 40 | Foster Sears | 23:00.35 | |
| 41 | H. Stallings | 23:03 | |
| 42 | Tucker Kimbrough | 23:07.78 | |
| 43 | Adrian Tarango | 23:10.07 | |
| 44 | Wes Turner | 23:10.27 | |
| 45 | Kendal Franco | 23:14.57 | |
| 46 | Cailin O’Keeffe | 23:15.6 | |
| 47 | G. Allen | 23:24.61 | |
| 48 | M. Heidelberg | 23:27.99 | |
| 49 | Russell Shanks | 23:32.79 | |
| 50 | L. Asher | 23:45.81 | |
| 51 | K. Poole | 23:46.36 |
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