From big races to Saturday morning group runs—find kids events and connect with the local endurance sports community.
Overview
Please join us for the 20th running of The Mass General Brigham Health Plan Canal Diggers 5K and Kids Fun Run on Saturday September 12, 2026! We will once again begin and finish the race at Fiddler's Green, 19 Temple Street, Worcester.
Pre-Race ceremonies will begin at 9:20 AM followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 9:30 AM. The 5K will begin at 10:30 AM and end at the Hibernian Cultural Center where there will be post-race food, refreshments, live entertainment and beer for those over the age of 21, in addition to non-alcoholic beverages.
For those of you, who are not interested in running in crowds, or who may be busy on Saturday September 12, we will, once again, offer a virtual run as well. Virtual runners will have from Monday September 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM until Friday September 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM to run a virtual 5K and submit your time. The winner of the Virtual 5K will be announced Saturday September 12 with the in-person runners.
As you know, each year we strive to improve this all-volunteer, 100% charitable race, making it the premier 5K in the area. This year will be no different. All in person runners can expect the traditional post-race food, water, and, of course, beer, and non-alcoholic beverages, provided by our friends at Atlas Distributing.
The first 600 registered participants, whether virtual or in person, we will receive a long sleeve shirt.
Please join us on September 12th as we celebrate 20 years!!!
Pricing
5k - Online Registration Cost
$20.00 until June 1, 2026.
$30.00 from June 1, 2026, until August 31, 2026.
$35.00 from September 1 until September 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM
On-Line registration ends at 12:00 PM on Wednesday September 9, 2026.
After on-line registration ends runners may sign up at packet pick up at Sneakerama on Thursday September 10, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:30 PM or Friday September 11, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:30 P.M. for $40.00.
Packet pick up will also occur on Race Day at 19 Temple Street, Worcester until 10:15 AM.
THERE WILL BE NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION! All registration will close at 6:30 PM on Friday September 11, 2026.
Youth 1K Registration Cost - $15.00
5k - Undergrad Rate*
*All persons using this registration MUST present a valid college ID at packet pick up
$20.00 until the end of registration at 6:30 PM on September 11, 2026.
THERE IS NO MAIL-IN REGISTRATION
Runner amenities
The first 600 pre-registered runners will receive a performance t-shirt. In addition, all our in-person runners can expect water, pizza and two (2) courtesy tickets for beer for those over the age of 21. All Virtual Runners are guaranteed a medal.
Teams
Wanna run as a team? Be our guest; you'll find the option on our registration page. Minimum of (3) members, please, & awards to the top (3)! Tell yer friends....
Kick off the holiday season with some movement at the Woo Jingle 5K. This family-friendly event features a Kids Run followed by a 5K Run/Walk, set in the heart of Worcester. Festive costumes encouraged!
RACE INFORMATION
December 6th, 2026
9:30am: Kids Race
10:00am: 5K Run/Walk
10:45: Post-Race Party
The Woo Jingle Run will also be supporting the Plant a Seed Foundation by collecting donations and toys for Planting for families in need. Please consider donating a toy at packet pick up on Saturday, December 5th, or on Race Day December 6th.
Start and finish will be located on Front St. next to Worcester City Hall.
UPGRADE TO THE GREENDALE PHYSICAL THERAPY WORCESTER TRIPLE CROWN
Looking for an extra challenge? Join us for the Inaugural Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, a 3-Race 5K series that celebrates some of the most fun holidays of the year, including the Worcester Jingle 5K on December 7, 2025, the 2027 Guinness Celtic 5K, and concluding with the 2027 Worcester Cinco (5)K.
Participants in the full Triple Crown will score a Finisher’s Medal at the finish line of the Worcester Cinco K.
To register for the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, simply select the 3-Race bundle on any of the race registration sites!
VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS
If you are participating in the race virtually, we encourage you to pick up your race shirt from us at a Pre-Race Packet Pickup if you are able to. If you cannot make it, we will mail your shirt to the address provided on RunSignUp AFTER race day.
To submit your virtual results, you will head to RunRhody.com and select "Result" from the top navigation menu. From there, select 2025 and the race name, which will bring you to the results page. You will click a button on the top of the page that says "SUBMIT VIRTUAL RESULTS" to submit your time.
Virtual participation DOES count toward any of our race series, including the Run Rhody Grand Slam, the Greendale Physical Therapy Worcester Triple Crown, and the Tour de Patrick series.
If you have any questions about participating virtually, please email us at [email protected].
AWARDS
Top 3 Overall
Winners (Under 19)
Winners (age 20-29)
Winners (age 30-39)
Winners (age 40-49)
Winners (age 50-59)
Winners (age 60-69)
Winners (age 70+)
Top 3 individuals scored by gun time, while age groups will be scored by chip time.
Team awards (top 3 to score) are scored from chip times.
ENTRY FEES
Worcester Jingle 5K
$33 to 7/31/2026
$35 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$37 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026
$45 Walk Up Registration on race day.
*Online registration closes at 8p.m. on 12/05/2026
** T-Shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations.
Kids Elves Run. Ages 12 and under. Distance approximately 1/2 mile. Parents may run with their children.
$15 to 7/31/2026
$16 8/1/2026 to 10/31/2026
$17 11/1/2026 to 12/05/2026
$20 Race day walk up registration
*The online option to participate in all three Worcester Triple Crown closes closes on 12/05/2026 at 8 p.m.
Sorry no refunds and no pets allowed.
PACKET PICKUP & ON-SITE REGISTRATION
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 5, 2026
11am – 5pm
Sneakerama, 12 Lake Drive, Worcester
Race Day Packet Pickup
Sunday, December 6, 2025
City Hall, Worcester
9:30am – 11am
Walk up registrations will be accepted on Saturday and Sunday.
Please Note: Race t-shirts are not guaranteed for walk up registrations on race day.
POST-RACE PARTY
After the race, we’ll meet you at the Post-Race Party! Details TBA.
USA Swimming Club. 47 members.
USA Swimming Club. 90 members.