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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

Fitness Plus
150 South Mount Auburn (Entrance 8)
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

There is plenty of parking onsite.

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 2, 2023

  • Event day packet pick-up will be from 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
  • Event will begin at 9:00 a.m.

For questions during the event on Saturday, December 2, please contact Sandy Duncan, Arthritis Foundation volunteer at 573-331-5312. 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

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. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 2 (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. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 2 (day of event)

1 Mile Fun Walk/Run – 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. 1 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 2 (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 to Dec. 2 (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

December 1, 2023
5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fitness Plus (Entrance #8)
150 South Mount Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

December 2, 2023 (day of Event)
8:00 - 8:45 a.m.

Fitness Plus (Entrance #8)
150 South Mount Auburn Road
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703

Event Day Details

  • Pancake breakfast will be offered
  • Parking Information 
  • Dogs are allowed at the venue 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information (only for 5K Timed) 
    • Awards will be given to the overall top male and female
    • 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male & Female Age Categories: 14 and under; 15-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Cape Girardeau, MO
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street NE, 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 Cape Girardeau, contact Delores Hardwick at [email protected] or call 314-896-4776.