Special to the
Opelika Observer
The annual “Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Stroll Fun Run” are back in 2019 on Dec. 7, so guests are encouraged to bring out their ugly sweaters as they help ring in the holiday season in style.
The run will begin at 7 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner. The Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner. Registration for both races began on Sept. 2.
A schedule of registration fees are as follows:
Santa Stroll Fun Run:
Registration: Nov. 1 to Dec. 2: $20
Day-of Registration: Dec. 7: $35
Jingle Jog 5k:
Registration: Nov. 1 to Dec. 2: $25
Day-of Registration: Dec. 8: $40
In order to be guaranteed a T-shirt, participants must have registered by Nov. 22. A limited number of T-shirts will be available to late and race-day registrants on a first-come, first-served basis.
Race-day registration will begin at 6 a.m. in front of Pieology. Day-of registration ends at 6:45 a.m. for the Santa Stroll and 7 a.m. for the Jingle Jog.
The Santa Stroll will not be scored. The Jingle Jog 5k will have awards for the following categories for men and women: Overall (first through third), 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60-plus. Awards will be presented by 9 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner.
Routes are available at activeauburn.org, auburnalabama.org/parks and on the race website. Early packet pickup for both races will be on Dec. 6 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Harris Senior Center. Race-day packet pickup will begin at 6 a.m.
For more information, send email to activeauburn@auburnalabama.org.