Course
Both races start and finish at the Sports and Fitness Center at Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill. The half marathon is a figure-eight beside the Merrimack River, opening with a 5K loop of the college campus before heading out on rural roads; the 5K is that first loop only. Five aid stations with water and Gatorade sit at miles 2.4, 5, 6.8, 9.3 and 11.4. Roads stay open to local traffic.
Key dates
- !RegistrationOpen now
- ★Race daySun 6 Dec 2026
About
The Jingle Bell Half Marathon and 5K takes runners through Haverhill, Massachusetts each December, combining a half marathon and a shorter 5K option. Finishers receive a medal and wearable item, and the event includes a post-race holiday after-party with refreshments.
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