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

Heartland Community College
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761

Event Details & Updates

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

Event Schedule

  • 11:30 AM – 12:50 PM: Packet pick-up and day-of registration & visit sponsor tables
  • 12:30 PM: Kids Dash (6 and under)
  • 1:00 PM: 5k timed start
  • 1:05 PM: 5k untimed start
  • 1:10 PM: 1 mile start
  • 2:00 PM: Post-race ceremonies
  • 3:00 PM: Event concludes

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 Nov. 12 at noon (online registration closes)
$45 - Nov. 12 at 12:01 p.m. - Nov. 14 (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 Nov. 12 at noon (online registration closes)
$40 - Nov. 12 at 12:01 p.m. - Nov. 14 (day of event)

1 Mile – 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 Nov. 12 at noon (online registration closes)
$45 - Nov. 12 at 12:01 p.m. - Nov. 14 (day of event)

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 Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Until Nov. 14 (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

Saturday, November 13 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM or 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Fleet Feet Bloomington - 105 Krispy Kreme Drive, Suite 5, Bloomington, IL

Event Day Details

  • Pre and post-race activities are conducted indoors. We will have food, water, and broadcast announcements outside for those who do not feel comfortable coming inside the venue.
  • Parking Information - Parking lots O & P are available
  • Pets are not permitted at Heartland Community College
  • Strollers Welcome
  • Costumes are encouraged!
  • View the Course map 
  • Award categories: The top three male and female winners overall will receive an award, along with the top three male and female winners in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2021 Jingle Bell Run -  Central Illinois
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 Central Illinois, contact Jazzmin McKay at [email protected] or call 678-277-4827.