Jingle Bell - Chesterfield

Jingle Bell - Chesterfield is run at Chesterfield Court House, Virginia, on December 19, 2026, and supports the Swift Creek Family YMCA annual campaign. The Kids 1 Mile goes first at 7:30 a.m., followed by the 5K at 8:00 a.m. Entry money funds YMCA community programs, in particular the Learn to Swim initiative that teaches second graders in Chesterfield County water-safety skills. Participants receive a medal and a running beanie, and the campaign works to keep YMCA programs open to everyone regardless of age, income or background.

With the children's mile finishing before the adult gun, families can do both without conflict — one parent runs the 5K while the other walks the mile, then you swap next year. For the 5K itself, a half-hour warm-up routine matters more than any last-minute training: an early winter start leaves your legs stiff if you go straight from the car to the line.