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

George M. Steinbrenner Field
1 Steinbrenner Drive
Tampa, FL 33614

Event Schedule

Sunday, December 4, 2022

  • 9:00 a.m. - Registration & Check-In Opens & Festivities Begin
  • 9:00 - 9:45 a.m. - Costume Contest Entry
  • 9:30 a.m. - Warm Up & Opening Ceremonies
  • 10:00 .am. - 5K Fun Run Start
  • 10:05 a.m. - 1-Mile Walk Start
  • 10:30 a.m. - Post-Race Party
  • 10:45 a.m. - Juvenile Arthritis Family Meetup
  • 11:00 .am. - Winners Announced
  • 11:15 a.m. - Kid’s Dash on the Bases
  • 11:30 a.m. - Silent Auction Closes

Event Day Details

Join us for a fun, festive, family-friendly CENTERFIELD CELEBRATION with food & drinks, including Dunkin’, Outback Steakhouse and beer (for 21+ w/ proper ID), fun kid’s zone with face painting, on-field kid’s dash and more, visit from Santa, entertainment, silent auction with great holiday gifts, live music on the route, Arthritis Warrior Winter Wonderland, holiday costume contest, and more!

  • Complimentary parking is available at the George M. Steinbrenner Field main parking lot.
  • Dogs, strollers and wheelchairs are welcome.
  • Prizes and awards for overall top finishers, top fundraising teams and costume contest winners. Costume contest categories are: Best Individual/Duo costume, Best Team costume, Best Dog Costume, and Best ‘Sleigh’ (stroller, wheelchair, wagon, etc.).

Top Team Tailgate

Teams who raise $2,500 or more are eligible to receive a private reserved space in the team tailgate area. Teams who qualify will receive a tent, team sign, table, chairs, team member shirts & jingle bells delivered to your space, special treats & goodies, and a shoutout from the stage! Top Teams in this area are encouraged to decorate their tent and there will be a prize for most festive Team Tailgate tent. To reserve your Top Team Tailgate space please email [email protected].

Warrior Way

Be sure to send in a photo of the Arthritis Warrior in your life to be represented on a Faces of Arthritis sign along Warrior Way on the route. Please email your photo to [email protected] by 11/28/22. We’re excited to recognize and celebrate our arthritis warriors!

2022 Jingles Collectable Ornament

Get ready for the holidays and add an ornament to your tree from your favorite holiday fun run and support the Arthritis Foundation! Pre-order your ornament online at: https://bit.ly/3sPtBQx. A limited number of ornaments may be for sale at the event as well for a $15 donation.

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Pre-event online registration will close on 12/3 at 12:00 p.m. Participants can register at the event on their mobile device on 12/4 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m.

5K Untimed & 1-Mile – Includes shirt, finisher medal 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 December 3 at 12:00 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 4 (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 - Sept. 1 - Dec. 4 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.

Donations

All teams and individuals have until 12/31/22 to turn in funds to count towards final standings. 

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Tampa, FL
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 Tampa, contact Melissa Hughey at [email protected] or call 813-336-5435.