Jingle Jingle Bridge Run
A Christmas Eve morning 5K and 10K from Crossings Park, with the 10K going up and over the bridge to the island and back.
- Next dates: Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026
- Christmas Eve, 8 a.m.: 5K run/walk and 10K run at Crossings Park
- Tickets: For 2026: 5K $39 to Dec. 6, then $44; 10K $49 to Dec. 6, then $54, plus processing fees. Race-day sign-up costs more.
- Hosted by: Bear Foot Sports
- Races: 5K run/walk and 10K run
- Weather: Rain, shine or snow; no refunds
The Jingle Jingle Bridge Run is Hilton Head's Christmas Eve race, and 2026 is its 35th year. Bear Foot Sports runs it, with Mercedes-Benz of Hilton Head as title sponsor. There are two races, a 5K run/walk and a 10K run, both starting at 8 a.m. from Crossings Park, the Town park off Arrow Road in the middle of the island.
The 10K is the one that earns the name: it heads out over the Cross Island Parkway bridge across Broad Creek and back. Costumes are encouraged, and the race is done in time for Christmas Eve plans.
The 5K and the 10K
Over the bridge and back
8 a.m., 90-minute limit
A run up and over the bridge and back to Crossings Park. Because the course uses the bridge, the state Department of Transportation sets a 90-minute time limit, so walkers are asked to choose the 5K. New for 2026: every 10K finisher gets an ornament.
The run/walk
8 a.m.
The shorter race, open to runners and walkers, and the one to pick if you plan to walk or are bringing family who want an easy morning out.
Prizes in both races
The top three men and women overall, the top masters (40 and over) and the age-group winners are recognised.
Packet pickup and race morning
Packets are handed out on Wednesday, Dec. 23, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at a location the race will announce, and at Crossings Park on race morning from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Packets are not mailed, and the race asks that race-morning pickup be kept for people driving in from out of town.
Parking is free at Crossings Park and the streets around it.
What to know before you sign up
No dogs on the course
Pets are not allowed in either race.
No baby joggers
Strollers and baby joggers are not allowed, in the 5K or the 10K.
Rain, shine or snow
The race runs whatever the weather, and entry fees are not refunded.
The rest of Christmas Eve on Hilton Head
After the race, the island's Christmas Eve is mostly church services and dinner. These guides cover both.
Tree lightings, Harbour Town and Shelter Cove events, and the holiday markets.
More Hilton Head races
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the Jingle Jingle Bridge Run in 2026?
Thursday, Dec. 24, 2026 (Christmas Eve), at 8 a.m. from Crossings Park on Hilton Head Island.
Does the Jingle Jingle Bridge Run go over the bridge?
The 10K does: it goes over the bridge and back, with a 90-minute time limit set by the state DOT.
How much is the Jingle Jingle Bridge Run?
In 2026 the 5K is $39 to Dec. 6 and $44 after that; the 10K is $49 to Dec. 6 and $54 after that, plus processing fees. Race-day sign-up costs more.
Where do I pick up my packet?
On Dec. 23 from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., at a location the race will announce, or at Crossings Park on race morning from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. if you are driving in from out of town. Packets are not mailed.
Can I walk the Jingle Jingle Bridge Run?
Yes, in the 5K, which is a run/walk. Walkers are asked not to enter the 10K because of its 90-minute limit.
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
No. Pets and baby joggers are not allowed in either race.
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