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

Papillion Landing
1046 W Lincoln Street
Papillion, NE 68046

Event Day Details

  • Parking is available in front of venue. Park in lots on west side.
  • Course Map
  • Dogs are not allowed inside the venue.
  • Strollers welcome
  • Inclement weather - theJingle Bell Run will be held unless weather alerts are issued. We do not have the ability to reschedule the event. For the most up-to-date information please visit our Facebook Event Page. 
  • Admission - Enter at the recreation center and go down to the Community Gymnasium. You must check-in and receive a green band. No entries or admission without band. You can also register that morning for the event at the check-in table. Fundraising money can be brought to the event to be deposited.
No packet pick-up.
Online registration closes at midnight, December 2, price increases for day-of-event registration.

Event Schedule

  • 8:00 - 8:45 a.m. - Check-in/T-shirt pick up and Registration. Canvas swag bags distributed.
  • 8:00 -9:00 a.m. - Announcements, team pictures, costume judging, food, music, crafts, sponsor booths open.
  • 9:00 a.m. - Untimed 5k starts
  • 9:15 a.m. - 1-mile starts (if you decided to do a shorter course)
  • 10:30 a.m. - Noon - Post-race activities, awards ceremony, honorees presented, prizes for costumes, and closing remarks

T-shirts for those who pre-registered before run will be available, some t-shirts available for day of. Those who do not receive t-shirt will have the opportunity to fill out a form for one to be mailed. 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$30 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 2 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$40 - Dec. 4 (day of event)

Kids Fun Run (Reindeer Dash for 12 & Under) – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$15 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$20 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$25 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 2 at 12:00 a.m. (online registration closes)
$30 - 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 - Until 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.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2021 Jingle Bell Run -  Nebraska
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

For more help or information about the 2021 Jingle Bell Run Nebraska, contact Sally Stalnaker at [email protected] or call 402-262-0144.