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

Heartland Community College
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761

Community Commons Building (Building #1 on the map)

Event Schedule

Sunday, November 13, 2022

11:30 a.m. - Event Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up opens
*You can pick up your t-shirt, bib number, and jingle bells starting at 11:30 am on race day morning. Participants who registered after Nov. 1 are guaranteed a shirt but size choices may be limited.

12:30 p.m. - Free Kids' Dash (no pre-registration required - sign up on site)

12:45 p.m. - Registration Closes

1:00 p.m. - 5K Run/Walk begins

1:05 p.m. - 5k untimed start

1:10 p.m. - 1 Mile Walk begins

2:15 p.m. - Post-Race Awards Ceremony begins & Costume Contest

3:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Registration closes on Friday, Nov. 11 at Noon.

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 Nov. 11 at Noon
$50 - Nov. 13 (day of event)

5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$30 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$40 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Nov. 1 to Nov. 11 at Noon
$50 - Nov. 13 (day of event)

1 Mile – 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 Nov. 11 at Noon
$40 - Nov. 13 (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 - Nov. 13 (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

Saturday, November 12, 2022 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet
105 Krispy Kreme Drive, Suite 5
Bloomington, IL 61704

Onsite registration will be available.

Event Day Details

  • Parking will be available in lots A and B, lot B being closer.
  • Dogs Not Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information - Coming Soon
  • Virtual Jingler packets will be mailed the week of November 14, 2022.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois
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 Central Illinois, contact Jazzmin McKay at [email protected] or call 678-277-4827.