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

Railroad Park
1700 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35223
Directions and Map

Event Details & Updates

Event details will be updated based on the latest CDC and local guidelines on December 1.

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 11, 2021

  • 7:30 a.m. - Registration and Packet Pick-up
  • 8:45 a.m. - 5k Registration and Packet Pick-up Close
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5k Starts
  • 10:15 a.m. - 5k Awards Ceremony

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

5K Chip Timed – Includes shirt and jingle bells. My finish time will be recorded and posted online, I am eligible to win an Award. 

$30 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$35 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$40 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 at 5:00 p.m. (online registration closes)
$45 - Dec. 11 (race day)
Timing Chip will be on your Bib Number - Be sure to wear your Bib #.
Timing chips will be limited to 500 - Register Early to secure yours.

5K Untimed (Not Chip Timed) – Includes shirt and jingle bells. My finish time will NOT be recorded or posted online, I am Not eligible to win an Award.

$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$30 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 10 at 5:00 p.m. (online registration closes)
$40 - Dec. 11 (race day)
Walkers in the 5K are welcome!

Virtual Jingler - 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 - Until Dec. 11 (day of event)

Registration fees and donations cannot be refunded. Your fundraising dollars are put to work immediately and enable the Arthritis Foundation to continue critical programs and services in our community.

Packet Pickup

Trak Shak - Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
Directions and Map

Tuesday, December 7, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 8, 2021 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information 
  • Strollers welcome
  • 5k Course PDF Map (USATF Certified - Pending)
  • 5k Course Online View
  • Award Categories for 5k Chip Timed: 

Top 3 Overall Male / Female
Top 1 Masters Overall Male / Female (40 and older)
Top 3 in Age Groups Male / Female: 0 to 8 / 9 to 14 / 15 to 19 / 20 to 24 / 25 to 29 / 30 to 34 / 35 to 39 / 40 to 44 / 45 to 49 / 50 to 54 / 55 to 59  /  60 to 64 /   65 to 69 /  70+ 

NOTE: All winners will receive a medal. Top 1 Overall Master Male/Female winner will receive two custom-made shirts from Honk Kong Tailors in Homewood. Top 3 Overall Male/Female winners will receive: Winners in overall categories (Overall, Masters, etc.) will not be eligible for age-group awards. Overall Awards based on gun time, Age Group Awards based on Chip Time.

 
 

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2021 Jingle Bell Run -  Birmingham, AL
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

For more help or information about the 2021 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL, contact Kelly Maliska at [email protected] or call 470-440-2856.