Jingle Bell LEAP 5K - 5K Run or Walk (Youth 12 & Under)

Dec 12, 2026Durham, NC, United States

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3.1 mi

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About this run

The Jingle Bell LEAP is an out-and-back 5K Run/Walk beginning at mile 0 of the American Tobacco Trail at Morehead Ave and Blackwell St. This event supports the Latino Educational Achievement Partnership which provides quality bilingual pre-K education and tutoring to elementary and middle school students. Pre-race packet pickup is available at the LEAP School on Friday, Dec. 11 from 4:30-6:30pm. Race day registration and check-in begins at the start area at 7:45am, and the run/walk begins at 9:00am. Street parking is available on Blackwell St. and in the lots off Jackie Robinson Blvd (next to Mellow Mushroom). Water station on course. Bagels and bananas at start and finish. Course Map can be found here. More info on LEAP can be found here!

Typical conditions

For events around December 2026 in Durham, NC, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.

How to prepare

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

Beginner's guide to your first 5K