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

Veterans Park
4800 Valleydale Road
Meadowbrook, AL 35242

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 10, 2022

  • 7:30 a.m. - Registration, packet pickup, festivities begin     
  • 8:00 a.m. - Opening ceremony   
  • 8:30 a.m. - Costume contest (group, individual, and pets)
  • 8:45 a.m. - Warm-up
  • 8:50 a.m. - Line up
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5k Race begins - immediately following race: post-race celebrations and medals/awards
  • 10:00 - 10:45 a.m. - Juvenile Arthritis Family Reunion for all Juvenile Arthritis families

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on December 8, 2022. You may register on event day at the registration table but registration prior to event day is highly encouraged.

5K Timed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$35 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$40 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 10 (day of event)

5K Untimed – 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. 8 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 10 (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!
$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Dec. 10 (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

Pre-Race Packet Pickup (Individual & Team) 

Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 11:00am - 2:00pm
Thursday, December 8, 2022 - 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Trak Shak - Homewood
2839 18th Street S
Birmingham, AL 35209

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information - There is plenty of parking at the park. VIP parking passes will be given out the week before the race.
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome
  • Course Information - TBD
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information - TBD
  • Finisher medal will be provided to all race day participants.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

For more help or information about this year's Jingle Bell Run Birmingham, contact Kelly Maliska at [email protected] or call 470-440-2856.