DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation - Jingle Bell 5K/3K | Annapolis, MD, United States

About the Event

Join the DeCesaris/Prout Cancer Foundation in Annapolis, Maryland on Saturday, December 6th for the 14th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Run/1M Walk. The perfect way to start your holiday off and running!

This annual fundraiser is designed to raise awareness for lung and ovarian cancers. The Jingle Bell Run/Walk is geared towards the general public as an incentive to participate in a healthy lifestyle while offering an opportunity to educate everyone about early detection of lung and ovarian cancers. In addition, the event is also designed to raise much needed funds to support various educational research programs and patient services.Â

The 5k run will begin at 9:00 am - please plan to arrive no later than 8:30 am.
The 3K walk will begin at 9:05 am

Quiet Waters Park - Sassafras Pavilion
600 Quiet Waters Park
Annapolis, MD 21403

REGISTRATION FEES
5K & 3K Run/Walk: $50 through November 15, $60 from November 16 through Race Day
10 & Under participants are free, no shirt available

All 5K/3K registrants will receive a custom bib, long sleeve shirt and participation in the family fun run.

Packet pick up will be Friday, December 5 at Evolutions (1834 George Ave. Annapolis, MD 21401) from 3:00-7:00 pm and then on Saturday at Quiet Waters Park starting at 8:00am

All registrations must be done online and will be open through Race Day at 8:30am.

Race Premium and Packet Information
All persons who register prior to November 8 will receive the following:

*Commemorative Long-Sleeve T-shirt
*Commemorative Race Bib (the 5K bibs will have a timing chip)
* Two Jingle Bells (for shoes)

AWARDS
There will be awards given to the overall male and female finisher, as well as the top male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60 & over, plus the best costume.
There will not be any awards for virtual participants.

DONATIONS and PROCEEDS
Thank you in advance for generously donating to the DeCesaris Prout Cancer Foundation and helping to bring awareness to Lung and Ovarian Cancer.

Races Offered

5K Run

Dec 06, 2025

straighten

Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:00

3K Walk

Dec 06, 2025

straighten

Distance — 3K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

09:05

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Annapolis.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 1.1° / 8.7°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 5.2°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 11.3 /

water_drop 73.1%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 1.1° / 8.7°

wb_sunny -3.2° / 5.2°

air 11.3 km/h

water_drop 73.1%

About Annapolis

Learn more about the host city, Annapolis.

Annapolis is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maryland. Annapolis was a thriving, wealthy town in the 1600s and 1700s. Many of the houses and other buildings from the 1800s remain, leaving a thriving, vibrant historic district with shops and restaurants along the waterfront. Brick-lined streets and quaint shops add to the feel. You could easily spend a day walking around the town's downtown harbor area shopping and eating. There is also a lively nighttime scene.