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

Houston Sports Park
12131 Kirby Drive
Houston, TX 77045

Directions:

From the North:
Exit Highway 288 at Airport Boulevard. Turn right at the exit ramp light, and pass HCC Campus. Turn left on Kirby Drive after 1/4 mile, enter HSP after 300 yards.

From the South:
Exit Highway 288 at Airport Boulevard. Turn left at the exit ramp light, and pass under 288. Turn left on Kirby Drive after 1/4 mile, enter HSP after 300 yards.

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 10, 2022

  • 7:00 AM - Check-in Begins & Vendor Exhibits Open
  • 8:15 AM - Program 
  • 9:00 AM - 5k Timed Race Starts
  • 9:15 AM - 5k Untimed Run Starts
  • 10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
  • 11:30 AM - Event Concludes

Teams who raises $2500 or more will receive their own tent in our exclusive Team Tailgate area. Table, chairs, donuts, and coffee will be provided. Show your commitment for the Arthritis Foundation by being one of our SUPER TEAMS this year!

Packet Pickup

If you missed our packet pickup dates, you may pick up your race packet the morning of the Jingle Bell Run beginning at 7:00 am. Check in at the Registration/Check-in tent at Houston Sports Park.

Event Day Details

  • Costume Contest - Ramp up the fun with your team and dress up in your most creative holiday costume! Prizes will be given in the following categories: Best Team Costume, Best Individual Costume & Team with the most Holiday Spirit.
  • Other Recognitions: Largest Team &  Highest Fundraising Team (as of the day of event)
  • Dogs Not Allowed 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Registration closes on Friday, December 9 at 11:59 p.m.

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. 9 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 10 (day of event)

5K Untimed & 1-Mile Snowman Shuffle – 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. 9 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.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX, contact Kristen Stubbs at [email protected] or call 346-297-2051.