Jingle Bell Run Wichita

Jingle Bell Run Wichita is scheduled for December 12, 2026 in Wichita, Kansas. A timed 5K and a 1-mile run both start at 9:00 a.m. As everywhere in this series, the race raises money for the Arthritis Foundation, welcomes every ability level and sends each participant home with a t-shirt, jingle bells and a medal; seasonal costumes are encouraged.

A 9:00 a.m. start leaves a reasonable margin in the morning: getting there an hour early lets you pick up your bib, drop a bag and warm up without rushing. Over the distance, an occasional runner should aim for a steady, continuous effort rather than a time, while a regular can try to run the second half faster than the first.