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. 

*T-shirts are while supplies last for Jingle Bell Run/Walk registrations after 12/5/19.

Event Location

Stage AE, North Shore
400 N Shore Dr.
Pittsburgh, PA 15212

5K

1Mile

Jingle Bell Run Early Bird Packet Pick-up Schedule for Pre-Registered Participants*.

Thursday, December 12^th at Pro Bike + Run (Monroeville) 4: 00 PM through 8:00 PM
Pro Bike + Run Address: 4030 William Penn Hwy #2651, Monroeville, PA 1514 (Located in Miracle Mile Shopping Plaza)

Friday, December 13^th at Pro Bike + Run (Robinson) 4: 00 PM through 8:00 PM
Pro Bike + Run Address: 3100 Robinson Ln, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Located at Robinson Town Centre)

* Participants must be registered by (12/12/19 at 9:30 AM) to be eligible for early bird packet pick-up.

Event Schedule

• 7:30 AM
  • Doors Open at Stage AE for Day of Registration & Pre-Race Activities.
• 7:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Arthritis Warrior Experience – Live Yes!
  • Health & Wellness Expo – Visit our Vendor Tables and enter for a chance to win a prize. Each Participant will be given a “Passport” to have signed off by each participating vendor. Upon completing the Passport, drop your entry in the box provided for the random drawing.
  • Holiday Village – Shop our Holiday Village filled with local crafters. After shopping, visit our package check location to leave your packages and continue participating in all the race day festivities.
  • Kids Craft Zone

• 8:00 AM – 11:00 AM

  • Visit with Santa Claus

• 9:00 AM

  • Paws & People Jingle Bell Run Holiday Costume Contest. Sponsored by Lunova
    One First Prize for the most festive dog costume
    One First Prize for the most festive participant costume

• 9:30 AM

  • Kids Run Begins

• 9:45 AM

  • Pre- Race Warm-up

• 10:00 AM

  • 5K Run/Walk Begins at Starting Line
  • Immediately following launching the 5 K Run/Walk, the 1 Mile Run/Walk will Start

• 11:30 AM

  • Holly Jolly Hour begins at McFadden’s
    McFadden’s is located at 211 N Shore Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
• 12:00 PM
  • Jingle Bell Run Awards Ceremony, Sponsored by elizur

STROLLERS

Strollers are permitted in both 1-mile and 5K races.

DOGS

Dogs on leashes are permitted at Jingle Bell Run and are permitted inside at Stage AE. Provided the following criteria is met.

Dogs must be with an individual who is a registered participant, 18 years of age or older and has signed the waiver/release.  

Dogs must always be accompanied by the participant.

Participants must clean-up after their dogs.

All dogs must have their current shots.

It is at the sole discretion of an Arthritis Foundation Staff Person to remove a dog whose participant does not adhere to the above guidelines or the behavior of the dog is considered by the Staff Person  to be unruly or hazardous to other participants, dogs and the general public.

PARKING

Parking is available to the General Public at Gold Lot 1 and General Robinson Garage.

Gold Lot 1 is located at 792 West General Robinson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, we have been given a special rate of $3 for parking for the day provided the vehicle has entered the lost between 6:00AM and 11:00AM (the rate is specific to only Gold Lot 1)  

General Robinson Garage is located at 668 W General Robinson St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. There is no special rate given at General Robinson Garage.

COURSE MAP AND ROUTE

To view the 5K course map/route, go to http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/910209975 To view the 1 mile course map/route, go to http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/910378693<br

AWARDS

Medal Placement for 5K Timed Run Age Categories for Male & Female Medal Placement.

Overall Finishers for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd

• 11 years of age and under for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 12 years of age through 14 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 15 years of age through 19 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 20 years of age through 24 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 25 years of age through 29 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 30 years of age through 34 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 35 years of age through 39 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 40 years of age through 44 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 45 years of age through 49 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 50 years of age through 54 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 55 years of age through 59 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 60 years of age through 64 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 65 years of age through 69 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd
• 70years of age and over for Male & Female- 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd

Medal Placement for 1 Mile Timed Run Age Categories for Male & Female Medal Placement:

• 11 years of age and under for Male & Female- 1^st
• 12 years of age through 14 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 15 years of age through 19 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 20 years of age through 24 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 25 years of age through 29 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 30 years of age through 34 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 35 years of age through 39 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 40 years of age through 44 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 45 years of age through 49 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 50 years of age through 54 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 55 years of age through 59 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 60 years of age through 64 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 65 years of age through 69 years of age for Male & Female- 1^st
• 70years of age and over for Male & Female- 1^st

Medal Placement for Kids Run - All Participants

Award for Top 3 Finishing Teams *

•  Scoring will be based on Cross Country Style and a Trophy will be given to the Team Captain.

*To qualify as one of the Top 3 Finishing Teams; a team must consist of 3 or more runners, include at least 1 female and have one of the lowest 3 scores.

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

5k - Includes shirt, timing chip, and jingle bells.
$30 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$35 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 12 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

5k Untimed - Includes shirt, gear check, and jingle bells.
$30 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$35 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 12 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

1 mile Timed - Includes shirt, timing chip, gear check, and jingle bells.
$30 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$35 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 12 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

1 mile - Includes shirt, gear check, and jingle bells.
$30 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$35 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$40 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 12 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$45 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

Kids Run - Reduced rate for ages 12 & under. Includes shirt and jingle bells. Does not include a timing chip.
$15 / thru Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$20 / Nov. 1 - Dec. 12 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$25 / Dec. 14 (day of event)

Jingle in Your Jammies - 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 / thru Dec. 14 (day of event)

For more help or information about the 2019 Jingle Bell Run of Pittsburgh, contact Linda Glace at [email protected] or call 412-219-7988.