Event Information

The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. 

Event Location

St. Matthew Catholic Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Parkway
Charlotte, NC 28277

Route Map 

Click here to view and download the Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte Route Map! 

Packet Pickup Information

Online registration will close Wednesday, December 11 at 8:00 a.m. Walk-up registration accepted at packet pick-up and on race day. Details below:

Thursday, December 12, 2019 
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Run For Your Life - Piper Glen
6416 Rea Road
Charlotte, NC 28277 

Friday, December 13, 2019
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Charlotte Running Co. - Promenade
5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Ste. 200
Charlotte, NC 28277

Saturday, December 14, 2019
Race day registration open 7:30 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
5K Race begins at 9:00 a.m.
St. Matthew Church
8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy.
Charlotte, NC 28277

Event Schedule

5:30 AM                        Volunteer Check-in (more information can be found on the FAQ page)
7:30AM - 8:45AM          Registration Open
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM        Children’s Reindeer Dash
8:45AM – 9:00AM         Opening Ceremony / Warm-up
9:00 AM                         5K Start Time
9:15 AM                         1-mile Fun Run/Walk Starts
10:00 AM                       Awards Announced

Awards

Medals will be awarded to the top male and female finishers (1st, 2nd & 3rd) and to the top three finishers (1st, 2nd, 3rd) in each age group.

Awarded age groups: 13-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Up (Male & Female)

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

5k - Includes shirt, timing chip and jingle bells.
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 11 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

5k Untimed - Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 11 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

1 mile - Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 11 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

Kids Run - Reduced rate for ages 12 & under. Includes shirt and jingle bells. Does not include a timing chip.
$20 / Nov. 1 - Dec.11 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$25 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

Jingle in Your Jammies - Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!
$30 / thru Dec. 14 (day of event)

For more help or information about the 2019 Jingle Bell Run of Charlotte, contact Kristina Aquilone at  [email protected] or call 980-729-5763.