December 13, 2026
Event Details
We’re proud to be collecting toy donations for Toys for Tots on-site as well as donations for Amos House in Providence, RI. We invite all participants to join us in supporting these great causes for the holidays.
RACE INFORMATION:
Race Date: Sunday, December 13, 2026
Downtown Jingle 5k Start: 10:00 a.m.
Kids Elves (age 12 and under) 1/4 mile Run Start: 9:30 a.m.
Memorial Blvd., Providence RI 02903
Chip Timing.
RUN RHODY GRAND SLAM:
Looking for an extra challenge this fall? The Downtown Jingle 5K also serves as the grand finale of the Run Rhody Grand Slam, a four-race series from September through December. All participants who complete the Grand Slam will receive a Run Rhody gift as well as a Finisher’s Medal.
Select the Grand Slam bundle at registration and save on the Downtown 5K, Providence Monster Dash, Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot, and Downtown Jingle 5K entry fees. Please note, the first race of the series, the IGT Downtown 5K, is on Sunday, September 13th.
1. Downtown 5K: September 13, 2026
2. Providence Monster Dash: October 25, 2026
3. Rhode Island Family Turkey Trot November 26, 2026
4. Downtown Jingle 5K December 13, 2026
All the above races will have a kids run and there is an option for the kids to sign up for all four races and complete the GRAND SLAM.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.
To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select “Result” from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2026 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says “SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS” to submit your time.
Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.
If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at help@runrhody.com.
Course Description
COURSE
The 5k course starts and finish on Memorial Blvd. in Providence and travels through scenic Downtown Providence past the State House and along the Providence River.
Registration Info
PRE-RACE REGISTRATION
Downtown Jingle 5k and Virtual 5k entry fees:
$34 to 7/31/2026
$36 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$38 11/1/2026 to 12/12/2026
5K entry fee on race day: $45
Youth Race
$15 to 7/31/2026
$16 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$17 11/1/2026 to 12/12/2026
Youth race entry fee on race day: $20
ONLINE ENTRIES CLOSES AT 8:00 P.M. ON 12/11/2026
PACKET PICK UP & RACE DAY REGISTRATION
Saturday, December 11, 2026 // 10am – 5pm
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Walk up registrations welcome!
Race Day, December 12, 2026 // 8:30am – 10am. NOTE The 5k starts at 10:00 a.m.
Marathon Sports
Level One at Providence Place
One Providence Place, Providence, RI
Walk up registrations welcome! Entry fee: 5k: $45. Kids race: $20
Please Note:
Online Registration ends 12/11/2026 at 8:00 p.m..
No refunds.
No pets allowed.
Participants with baby strollers are asked to line up at the back for safety reasons.
Parents welcome to run with their kids in kids race
AWARDS
Individuals:
Top 3 Overall Women/Men/Non-Binary
Winners Men/Women (Under 19)
Winners Men/Women (age 20-29)
Winners Men/Women (age 30-39)
Winners Men/Women (age 40-49)
Winners Men/Women (age 50-59)
Winners Men/Women (age 60-69)
Winners Men/Women (age 70+)
Individual awards are scored on gun time. Team awards are scored from chip times.
Teams:
(Unlimited team entries. Top 3 score) Award to winning Team
Entry fee is same as individual fees shown above. Teams must use the online system for team entries.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS:
T-Shirt and Medal Info
Kids: Youth Small, Youth Medium
Adults: Unisex, Small up to XXL
Charity
This event will support Amos House as well as Toys for Tots. All participants are invited to bring a toy for donation to Marathon Sports Providence between November 30th through race morning.
Post Race Party
Post race party to be announced.