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Jingle Bell Trot

location_city Elizabethtown

location_on Kentucky

flag United States

calendar_today 05 Dec, 2025 – 06 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

Get ready to jingle all the way through Christmas in the Park at the "Jingle Bell Trot" on Friday, December 5th, starting at 11:59 pm!  Grab your running shoes, don your jingle bells, and join us at Christmas in the Park at Freeman Lake Park for a festive, fun-filled evening of running and the lights of Christmas in the Park.

Race Details:

Date: Friday, December 5th

Time: Race begins at 11:59 pm

Packet Pickup: Opens at 11:00 pm


Location: Christmas in the Park, Freeman Lake Park

Race Course: The Jingle Bell Trot will take you through the enchanting Christmas in the Park at Freeman Lake Park. Enjoy the twinkling lights, holiday decorations, and the joyful spirit of the season as you run.

Fundraising: All proceeds from the Jingle Bell Trot benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program and support the Elizabethtown Rotary Club's local educational initiatives, including scholarships, literacy programs, and efforts to place a book vending machine in every local elementary and middle schools."

Registration:

Registration: $40
Family of Four: $100

Kids 5 and under can participate for FREE per Santa's request.

All registered runners will receive a special finishers' medal, making this event even more memorable.

Santa's Special Appearance: Guess who's making a special trip to join us at the finish line? Santa Claus himself! After crossing the finish line, gather around for a Hot Cocoa and Cookies party to celebrate your achievement and enjoy the holiday spirit.

Awards: Awards will be presented to the Top 3 Male and Female runners in two categories:

Under 18 years of age
18 and over


Join us for a festive evening of running, and spreading holiday cheer at the Jingle Bell Trot. See you at Freeman Lake Park on December 5th!

Races Offered

Other

Dec 05, 2025

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Distance — Other

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Type — Road running

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Weather Overview

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

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 1.3° / 9.5°
wb_sunny -3.2° / 5.8°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 12.6 /
water_drop 72.7%

About Elizabethtown

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Elizabethtown is a small town in the Kentucky Derby Region. Abraham Lincoln's parents Thomas and Nancy had their daughter Sarah here in 1807 and then Abraham nearby at Sinking Spring Farm in 1809.

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