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Jingle Bell Run New Orleans 2026
A festive 5K at Audubon Park brings holiday costumes and community fundraising together for the Arthritis Foundation.
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New Orleans Jingle Bell Run 2026: a holiday 5K at Audubon Park
Holiday costumes and community fundraising give this December run its festive character, with participants supporting the Arthritis Foundation.
Date, check-in and race start
The New Orleans event is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Audubon Park. Check-in begins at 8 a.m. and the race starts at 9 a.m. The earlier time is for arrival and check-in, so plan your morning around both.
What kind of event is it?
The Arthritis Foundation presents Jingle Bell Run as a holiday 5K welcoming participants at different paces. Individuals can sign up, and friends, families or coworkers can form a team to take part together.
Registration and fundraising
Registration and donations go through the foundation’s New Orleans event page. Team fundraising is part of the event’s mission to support people living with arthritis. Check that page for current fees and any participation instructions before signing up.
Planning your visit
Confirm the park meeting point and packet-pickup instructions in your registration information. Save your confirmation, choose a costume that allows easy movement if you are dressing up, and leave time for check-in before the 9 a.m. start.
Event details
Back to all eventsCheck-in opens at 8 a.m.; the race starts at 9 a.m. Confirm the exact park meeting point with the organizer.
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