Event Overview
🎄 Join Us for the 11th Annual Jingle Run for Hope 5K! 🎄
Saturday, December 13, 2025 | Historic Downtown Morristown, TN
Lace up your sneakers, don your favorite festive gear, and be part of a heartwarming holiday tradition! The Jingle Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of community, compassion, and courage.
🎁 Give the Gift of Hope:
Whether you run, walk, or cheer from the sidelines, your presence makes a difference. Come together with friends, family, and neighbors to spread joy and support cancer care at Covenant Health Morristown-Hamblen this holiday season.
Events
5K Timed Run/Walk
5K Untimed Run/Walk
Course Map, Rules, & Parking

Route Overview
The race will begin near the entrance to East Tennessee Diamond Company and travel East with the first turnaround point at Evans Ave. (HomeTrust Bank). Participants will then follow the return route West, cross the intersection at Cumberland Ave. and take the next left onto Peavine Alley (first left after 1907 Brewing Company). The course will then follow the parking lot (bear right) to Henry St. where participants will turn right and then immediately left back onto West Main St. The course will continue West until the final turnaround point at the intersection of West Main St. and Fairmont Ave. Participants will finish at the start/finish line.
Parking
There is ample public parking near the course throughout the downtown area. The largest public lot (yellow dot on course map) is located directly behind East Tennessee Diamond Company and other downtown businesses. We suggest arriving early to secure your spot. Parking in any private lot will subject your vehicle to tow (including HealthStar Physicians, Burger King, and PetSense).
🏃♀️ What to Expect
- A scenic, gently rolling course through charming downtown Morristown
- Chip timing for accurate results
- Cheerful volunteers and festive holiday spirit along the route
- Post-race refreshments to celebrate your finish
✅ General Participation
- All participants must be registered and wear their official race bib at all times during the event.
- Runners must follow the designated course route. Shortcuts or off-course running may result in disqualification.
- The race is open to runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes. No bicycles, skateboards, or rollerblades permitted.
- Baby strollers are permitted in the back of the starting pack of runners.
- 1 hour and 30 minute time limit to complete the race.
- Well-behaved, socialized, and leashed dogs are permitted. We have an award for "Best Pup Costume"!
- Headphones are permitted, but please be alert of traffic patterns and course direction at all times - especially at major intersections!
🕒 Timing & Results
- The race will use chip timing for official results. Ensure your bib chip is securely attached.
- Results will be available post-race by scanning the appropriate RESULTS QR CODE on your official race bib.
🚨 Safety & Medical
- Medical personnel will be available on-site. If you feel unwell, stop and seek assistance immediately from one of our many course monitors.
- In the event of an emergency, please call 911 if able.
🎉 Event Conduct
- Be respectful and courteous to fellow participants, volunteers, and race staff.
- Littering is not permitted—use designated trash and recycling bins.
- Unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification from the event.
Event Details
Awards
Sponsored by East Tennessee Diamond Company
Awards are available for the following categories:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Male and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Overall Female
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place Per Age Division (overall winners are not eligible)
- Best Individual Costume
- Best Group Costume
- Best Pup Costume
- Most Overall Participation (group/team)
Packet Pickup
Pre-event packet pickup will take place at Morristown Landing (4355 Durham Landing, Morristown, TN 37814) during the following dates/times:
- Wednesday, December 10, 2025 from 10AM - 6PM
- Thursday, December 11, 2025 from 10AM - 6PM
- Friday, December 12, 2025 from 8AM - 1PM
Race-day packet pickup will take place on West Main Street, near East TN Diamond Co., from 7AM - 7:45AM - please look for directional signage.
Shirts will NOT BE MAILED at any time. You may arrange a post-race pickup at the Morristown-Hamblen Hospital Foundation office by filling out the contact form below.
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