Murphy Jingle Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash 2026

The City of Murphy’s Jingle Jog 5K & Reindeer Dash will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at Murphy Central Park, offering a festive holiday run and a family-friendly 1‑mile

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, December 5, 2026

• Location: Murphy Central Park, 550 N Murphy Rd, Murphy, TX 75094

• Courses:

  • Reindeer Dash – 1‑mile, untimed, starts 10:00 AM CST

  • Jingle Jog 5K – timed, starts 10:30 AM CST 

Registration & Fees 

• Reindeer Dash: $20 (registration closes Dec 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM CST)

• Jingle Jog 5K: $35 (price rises to $45 after Nov 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM CST)

• Includes mandatory service fees; register via RunSignup.

Schedule 

• 10:00 AM: Reindeer Dash start (first 100 finishers get medal)

• 10:30 AM: Jingle Jog 5K start (first 250 finishers get medal)

• 11:45 AM: Course closes; awards for 1st–3rd overall male/female (5K only)

Participant Perks

• Finisher medal (eligibility as above)

• Official race shirt

• Jingle bell

• Race photos linked to bib number

• Awards for top 3 male/female (5K)

Atmosphere & Theme 

Come in your festive holiday attire — Santa hats, reindeer antlers, holiday pajamas, and sparkle encouraged. The event is family‑friendly, with distances for all ages and abilities. A portion of registration fees supports the Murphy Chamber Scholarship Foundation 

Course & Extras 

• Fast, flat route with views of Maxwell Creek Nature Preserve Trails

• Suitable for runners, walkers, and families

• No Boston qualifier; kids welcome

Tip: Register early to lock in the lower fee and secure your spot before the Nov 25 deadline. For full details and registration, visit the official RunSignup page.