Active Auburn
Active Auburn is a health and wellness campaign presented by Auburn Parks and Recreation and launched in August 2017.
Throughout 2025, Active Auburn will be host several recreation or fitness-centered pop-up events throughout Auburn. These activities will range from exercise classes and scavenger hunts in the parks to 5ks and walks.
Upcoming Active Auburn events are as follows:
Jingle Jog 5K and Santa Stroll Fun Run
The Jingle Jog 5k and Santa Stroll Fun Run are here again – so pull out those Santa hats and ugly sweaters! Join Auburn Parks and Recreation on Saturday, December 6th at 6:30 a.m. as we ring in the holiday season in style! The Santa Stroll Fun Run (1 mile) will begin at 6:30 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner and the Jingle Jog 5k will begin at 7:00 a.m. at Toomer’s Corner. Registration for both races begins on Monday, October 27th. In order to be guaranteed a t-shirt, participants must register by Sunday, November 16th. A limited number of t-shirts will be available to late and race-day registrants on a first-come, first serve basis.
Santa Stroll Fun Run:
Registration: Oct. 27 - Nov. 16: $20
Late Registration: Nov. 17 - Dec. 3: $25
Day-of Registration: December 6: $35
Jingle Jog 5k:
Registration: Oct. 27 - Nov. 16: $30
Late Registration: Nov. 17 - Dec. 3: $35
Day-of Registration: December 6: $45
The Jingle Jog 5k will have awards for the following categories for men and women: Overall (1st – 3rd), 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR JINGLE JOG 5K AND SANTA STROLL FUN RUN
Tails and Trails Fun Run
Join Active Auburn as we kick-off the 13th annual Bark in the Park with a 3K for you and your furriest friends. Grab your running shoes and your running “pawtner” for a dog gone good time! The 5th annual Tails and Trails 3K will begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, March 22nd at Kiesel Park with Bark in the Park from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Online registration will begin Monday, January 6th.
This year Tails and Trails Fun is FREE TO REGISTER, and an optional t-shirt is $15.00
In order to be guaranteed your t-shirt size, participants must register by Thursday, March 6th. A limited number of t-shirts will be available to late registrants on a first-come, first serve basis at the run.
Did you know t-shirts from previous years may be purchased online? Find them under products on the parks and recreation website!
The Tails and Trails 3K will NOT be timed. Prizes for the top 3 finishers overall and awards for the best dressed pups will be announced at 9:45 a.m. by the starting line. Make sure to stick around for Bark in the Park from 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. and enjoy a variety of vendors promoting responsible dog ownership.