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Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports

Name: Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports
Start: 2025-11-22
End: 2025-11-22
Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan

location_city Grand Rapids

location_on Michigan

flag United States

calendar_today 22 Nov, 2025

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About the Event

Who

All festive runners and walkers who want to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Grand Rapids.

What

As part of the Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazelle Sports will be putting on a free 3-mile Jingle Bell Run. Participants are encouraged to wear their most festive, bright and warm holiday attire for our jolly jaunt. There will be no cost, no official timing, course marshals or swag but there will be post-run refreshments when you reach the end at our store!

When

The Gentex Santa Parade will begin at 5 PM with Santa arriving at Rosa Parks Circle at approximately 6:30 PM. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:45 PM. The Jingle Bell Run will begin after the tree lighting (approximately 7:00 PM).

Races Offered

5K

Nov 22, 2025

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Grand Rapids.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 2.1° / 9.3°

wb_sunny -2.4° / 5.1°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 13.6 /

water_drop 75.0%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 2.1° / 9.3°

wb_sunny -2.4° / 5.1°

air 13.6 km/h

water_drop 75.0%

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Jingle Bell Run Powered by Gazelle Sports

About the Event

Who

All festive runners and walkers who want to come celebrate the start of the holiday season in downtown Grand Rapids.

What

When

The Gentex Santa Parade will begin at 5 PM with Santa arriving at Rosa Parks Circle at approximately 6:30 PM. The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 6:45 PM. The Jingle Bell Run will begin after the tree lighting (approximately 7:00 PM).

Races Offered

5K

Weather Overview

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