AUBURN, Ala.- The City of Auburn Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the return of the annual Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Community members of all ages are welcome to join us at Toomer’s Corner to celebrate the start of the holiday season with a fun and festive walk, run or stroll around the heart of Auburn. Participants are encouraged to wear their most festive Christmas sweaters or Santa hats.

The Santa Stroll Fun Run will begin at 6:30 a.m., and the Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7 a.m. starting at Toomer’s Corner. Participants can receive an exclusive 2025 Jingle Jog T-shirt if they register by Sunday, Nov. 16. A limited number of T-shirts will be available to late and day-of registrants on a first come, first serve basis. Online registration is open at auburnal.myrec.com. A schedule of registration fees is as follows:

Santa Stroll Fun Run:

• Registration: Oct. 27-Nov. 16: $20
• Late Registration: Nov. 17-Dec. 3: $25
• Day-of Registration: Dec. 6: $35

Jingle Jog 5k:

• Registration: Oct. 27-Nov. 16: $30
• Late Registration: Nov. 17-Dec. 3: $35
• Day-of Registration: Dec. 6: $45

Day-of registration will begin at 5 a.m. in front of Whataburger. Day-of registration ends at 6 a.m. for the Santa Stroll and 6:30 a.m. for the Jingle Jog.

Jingle Jog 5k awards will be presented by 8 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner for the top three male and female finishers in for the following age categories: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59 and 60+.

Register for a morning of movement, music and holiday cheer as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

For more information about Auburn Parks and Recreation programs and facilities, please call 334-501-2930 or visit auburnal.gov/parks, or follow @COAParksAndRec on Facebook and Instagram.