Running of the Elves 5k Run/Walk & Jingle Bell Mile

Run, Walk & Celebrate at Dante’s Key West Holiday 5K & Jingle Bell Mile

Kick off the holiday season island-style at the Key West Holiday 5K & Jingle Bell Mile, where festive lights, tropical breezes, and community cheer create an unforgettable night in paradise. Participants will run, walk, or jingle through the scenic streets of Old Town, surrounded by the glow of holiday decorations and the sound of bells and laughter filling the air.

The celebration begins at the Lobster Trap Christmas Tree on Margaret Street, a Key West holiday landmark, and ends at Dante’s Key West Pool Bar, where the post-race Christmas pool party invites runners and revelers to cool off, sip, and celebrate under the stars.

This festive tradition supports Reef Relief, a local nonprofit devoted to protecting Key West’s beautiful marine ecosystem. It’s a holiday event with a purpose — bringing locals and visitors together in a joyful show of island unity and giving back to the environment that defines the Keys.

For those who prefer a more leisurely pace, the Jingle Bell Mile offers an untimed walk or stroll for participants of all ages. Expect plenty of creative costumes, glowing lights, and contagious Christmas spirit as families, friends, and even Santa himself join the fun.

Dress up, light up, and jingle all the way — because in Key West, the holidays are meant to shine.

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