The 48th Annual Jingle Bell Jog is a 10K and 5K run or walk plus a kids half-mile fun run, on out-and-back courses along Highway 98. It starts at the Island Resort Hotel on Okaloosa Island at 8 AM on Saturday 12/5 and is run by Special Forces Association Chapter 7. A family after-party has food, drinks, music and holiday costume awards, and all finishers get medals.
Before you go
- Register online by 7:30 AM on race day.
- Pick up your packet early on 12/3 from 10 AM-1 PM or 12/4 from 4-7 PM.
- Arrive at the Island Resort Hotel, 1500 Miracle Strip Pkwy SE, before the 8 AM start.
- Call 850-337-9194 with questions.
What we checked, and when
Read off the venue's own page on 2026-10-03.
As printed on the organiser's page: 5K $30 / 10K $35 through Oct 15, then 5K $35 / 10K $40; kids fun run $10 advance, $15 race day.
Not confirmed: A military rate. We searched and the venue publishes none. That is not the same as there being none, so it is worth asking.
Registration closes at 7:30 AM on race day.
One race-listing site says packet pickup may need a DoD ID for base access, so ask before you go.
Prices are 5K $30 and 10K $35 through 10/15, then 5K $35 and 10K $40. The kids fun run is $10 in advance and $15 on race day.