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

Great Valley High School
225 N. Phoenixville Pike
Malvern, PA 19355

Event Details & Updates

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

Event Schedule

8:00 a.m. - Check-in/Day-of Registration Opens / Holiday Festivities at the school

9:00 a.m. - Kiddie Fun Run 100-yard dash

9:10 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies Runners line up for the 5k event

9:20 a.m. - 5k Timed Run Official Start 

9:30 a.m. - 5k Timed Walk Official Start / Holiday festivities continue back at the school

10:40 a.m. - Course closed for JBR event

10:45 a.m. - Awards Ceremony for Runners and Walkers

11:30 a.m. - Clean-up/Breakdown

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information - All Jingle Bell Run participants MUST PARK at GREAT VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL and take the walking path to and from the start finish line. PLEASE DO NOT PARK IN SPRING MILL FARMS – We want to be respectful of the many people who live in the neighborhood and graciously welcome the Jingle Bell Run event each year
  • Strollers welcome
  • Course Information - Kiddie Fun Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk all start and end on Atterbury Drive in the Spring Mill Farms neighborhood adjacent to Great Valley High School.
  • Award Categories - Runner Awards: Overall top three male & female run finishers, Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place by age category for male and female finishers. Walker Awards for Overall top three make & female walk finishers.

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 Online Registration Closes
$45 - 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 Online Registration Closes
$40 - 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 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

Coming Soon.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2021 Jingle Bell Run -  Chester County, PA
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 Chester County, contact Holly Maddams at [email protected] or call 267-332-4943.