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

Pentagon Row
1101 S Joyce St
Arlington, VA 22202

Event Details & Updates

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

Event Schedule

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7:30am       Registration/Packet Pickup
8:00am       Pre-race Program with Honorees
8:15am       Kids Fun Run
8:30am       5k Race Start
9:45am       Awards for Runners, Top Individual Fundraiser, and Biggest Team
10:00am    Celebratory brunch at Mattie and Eddie’s!

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

5K Timed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$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. 3 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 4 (day of event)

5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$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. 3 at 11:59 p.m.
$40 - Dec. 4 (day of event)

Kids Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$15 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$20 - Sept. 1 to Event Day

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. 2

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

Early packet pickup
Friday, December 3 from 4:00 pm-7:00 pm in front of the Giant at 2901-11 S Glebe Rd

Event Day Details

  • Day-of registration will be paperless. Please register early or plan to scan a QR code the morning of to enter your personal information into the registration system.
  • Pentagon Row is Metro accessible and there are several lots in the area. The surface lots at the site will be unavailable due to meter maintenance but the underground parking garages will be open. 
  • Strollers and dogs are welcome!
  • Award categories:
    • Top overall male and female
    • Top three male and female in each age category (9 and under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60+)
    • Top Individual Fundraiser
    • Biggest Team

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2021 Jingle Bell Run -  Metro DC
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 Metro DC, contact Greta Barnes at [email protected] or call 202-765-0285.