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About Jingle Bell Run - Sioux Falls
The Arthritis Foundation's long-running Jingle Bell Run - Sioux Falls began in Sioux Falls 2007 and continues to be a fun family focused festive race that helps to champion arthritis research and brings people from all walks of life together, to say Yes to furthering this great cause.

This annual holiday event is a fun way to get out, get moving and raise funds and awareness. Whether you prefer to walk or run or help us cheer on the Jingle Bell Run/Walk participants, wear your ugly Christmas sweater or tie bells to you shoes, this event is sure to spread smiles, holiday cheer and a winning spirit.

Join our community of champions. Together, we are the Champions of Yes for the 160,000 adults and over 1000 children affected by arthritis is South Dakota. Mark your calendars!

Race Route for the 5k is now Certified.

Pre-race and post-race stretching will be provided by Athetico Physcial Therapy. 

Packet PIck-Up
Saturday, November 30, 2019 at 8:00 a.m.
WoodGrain Brewing Company
100 South Phillips Avenue, Suite 101
Sioux Falls, SD 57105

Registration Fees

5k - Includes shirt, timing chip and jingle bells.
$25 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$30 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$35 / Nov. 1 - Nov. 28 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$40 / Nov. 30 (day of event)

1 mile - Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$25 / thru August 31 / Price increases Sept. 1
$30 / Sept. 1 - Oct. 31 / Price increases Nov. 1
$35 / Nov. 1 - Nov. 28 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$40 / Nov. 30 (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 - Nov. 28 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$25 / Nov. 30 (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!
$30 / thru Nov. 30 (day of event)

T-Shirts
Please Note: shirts are ordered by October 11, 2019. Registrations completed after that date cannot be guaranteed a t-shirt in the size requested. Our goal is to provide t-shirts of the size requested. Your assistance in registering early is greatly appreciated.

Parking
ADA and VIP parking (requires VIP Parking Pass) is available, areas to be determined. If ADA accommodations are needed, please contact the Arthritis Foundation at [email protected] or 605-201-7973 at least 5 business days prior to the event. There are a limited number of ADA parking designated street side parking on 3rd Avenue. The Foundation Office will be closed in recognition of Thanksgiving on Thursday and Friday, November 28 - 29, 2019.

Free parking is available in City Parking Lots marked with a Gold P, more information is available on Sioux Falls City website. Public parking is available at 235 West 10th Street and 230 South Phillips Avenue, entrance on 11th Street. Free meter parking is offered on weekends and City Holidays. Additionally, Avera has given permission to park in the parking lot to the west of Fawick Park and to the south, across 3rd Avenue. For your safety, please cross 2nd Avenue at Crosswalks and to the south, across 3rd Avenue.

Dogs
Friendly leashed dogs are welcome. Please follow park pet guidelines and remember to clean-up after your dog. Also, weather conditions may have an impact on your pet, please remember to provide appropriate safeguards for the weather conditions.

Bathrooms
Portable restrooms including ADA accessible are available on-site.

Inclement Weather
Please remember November temperatures may be cold - even when the sun is shining. It is important to dress for the weather conditions in order to prevent injury to exposed skin. Should a snow event occur within 48 hours of the race start time, we cannot guarantee the bike trails will be cleared and this may result in changes to the event:

  • With 1 inch of snow cover - the option may be to walk only, or to run on snow as long as there is no ice under the snow
  • With 2 inches of snow cover - the option will be to walk only.
  • In either situation, the route may also be altered or shortened to ensure safety of the participants.
  • Ice on the trails - for the safety of the participants, will cancel the event - registration fees not be refunded, will not rescheduled the event.
  • In the event of more snow, and City Weather Emergency announcements - the event will be cancelled - no refund, no reschedule.
  • In the event of severe wind chill conditions - the event will be cancelled - no refund, no reschedule.
  • If cancellation is necessary due to weather conditions - emails will be sent to the email address provided at time of registration and information will also be posted through Facebook - like our page at Arthritis Foundation - South Dakota to ensure receiving Jingle Bell Run updates.