The Traditional Kick-Off For Family Holiday Fun!

The Jingle Bell Jog benefitting Children’s Miracle Network at Phoebe is the traditional kick-off for family holiday fun in Southwest Georgia. 2026 will be our 38th year for this fun, family event, and we’re looking forward to the best year yet! The Jog consists of a 5K run and walk, a 10K run, and a 1-mile fun walk. Make a note: We are back to our original race route this year, so be sure to check out the course map. Additionally, there is a new race order and new race times.

Course Map Register

2026 Jingle Bell Jog

DATE: Saturday, December 5, 2026
10 K begins 8:30 a.m., 5K begins at 8:45 a.m., 1 mile fun walk begins at 9 a.m.

LOCATION: Tift Park in Albany, GA

Ready. Set. Jog!

For family holiday fun!

 

 

The race starts at Tift Park – 1300 N. Monroe Street. The 10 K begins 8:30 a.m., 5K begins at 8:45 a.m., 1 mile fun walk begins at 9 a.m. Sign up today to get early bird pricing!

*Packet Pickup* Phoebe Healthworks, 311 W. 3rd. Avenue, Albany, Georgia. December 3 – 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. December 4 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

 

Awards:

We will be giving 3-deep awards in the following age groups for the 5K and 10K race.

Age Groups 5K and 10K Races:

Under 5, 6-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Up

For questions, contact the Phoebe Foundation at [email protected] or call 229-312-4483.

Festive outdoor scenes at the Jingle Bell Jog with runners, Santa, a mascot, and people joyfully celebrating together.