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Jingle Bell Beach Run

Since 2005, Kona has spent the Sunday before Christmas running a costumed 5K down oceanfront Ali'i Drive, followed by Santa's Keiki Dash.

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Holiday and seasonal · Kailua-Kona, HI

Jingle Bell Beach Run is a holiday fun run in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, with a verified date of December 20, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Sun, Dec 20, 2026
Start 7:30 a.m.
Sunday before Christmas
Where
Coconut Grove Marketplace / Ali'i Drive
Kailua-Kona, HI 96740 · Hawaii County
Directions
Entry
$40 (Aug) / $45 (Sep-Oct) / $50 (Nov-Dec 19) / $60 at packet pickup
Register
Organized by
Jingle Bell Beach Run
Since 2005

What to expect

  • holiday costume contest
  • Ali'i Drive
  • Santa's Keiki Dash
  • raffle
  • chip timed

2026 Confirmed

Sunday, December 20, 2026

  • Sun, Dec 20, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

A 5K from Coconut Grove Marketplace on Ali'i Drive, with awards for the top three holiday costumes, then a free 50-200 yard Keiki Dash for kids 6 and under.

The run

Distances
5K, Santa's Keiki Dash (50/100/200 yd)
Occasion
Christmas
Season
Winter
Benefits
Local charity recipients (named annually)

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.