By Kelli Nesbitt, Parks & Recreation Marketing Coordinator
For 35 years, jingling bells and running shoes have kicked off the holidays in College Station, but this year’s Jingle Bell Fun Run is taking a new path. College Station Parks and Recreation is introducing a 1.5-mile course that adds a fresh spin to our holiday tradition.
The untimed run is set for Saturday, Dec. 6, before the College Station Christmas Parade and follows the same route. Walkers and strollers are welcome, but dogs are not allowed. The line-up starts at 3 p.m. at 810 Holleman Drive East near Post Oak Mall. The run begins at 3:30, followed by the parade at 4.
The course ends at the entrance to Christmas in the Park at 1000 Krenek Tap Road, where the evening’s festivities continue from 6 to 10 p.m.
The early entry fee is $15 and includes a shirt and jingle bells if you register by Nov. 17. The late registration fee is $20 during the Nov. 18-30 period. Jingle bells are included, but you aren’t guaranteed a shirt. Participants 3 and under are free.
Schedule of Events
Jingle Bell Fun Run lineup — 3 p.m.
Jingle Bell Fun Run start — 3:30 p.m.
College Station Christmas Parade — 4 p.m.
Christmas in the Park — 6-10 p.m.
You can also register by calling 979-764-3486 or stopping by our Stephen C. Beachy Central Park office, open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Packet pickup is 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Dec. 3-4 and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Dec. 5 at the Central Park office. Race day parking is available at Post Oak Mall (old Macy’s side), and shuttles run from 3 p.m.-midnight between the mall and Central Park.
See you at the starting line for the most memorable Jingle Bell Fun Run yet!
About the Blogger
Kelli Nesbitt has served the Parks & Recreation Department for 19 years, including 12 years as marketing coordinator. She also served 1.5 years as the marketing and community engagement specialist for the City of Bryan from 2023-25. A Bryan native, Nesbitt earned a bachelor’s degree in health & kinesiology from Sam Houston State.
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