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

Pentagon Row
1101 South Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 22202

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 3, 2022

  • 7:00a.m. - Registration, packet pickup, festivities begin     
  • 8:00 a.m. - Opening ceremony   
  • 8:15 a.m. - Kids Dash
  • 8:30 a.m. - 5K Race begins   
  • 9:30 a.m. - Closing ceremony and  post-race celebration   

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. 2 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 3 (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. 2 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 3 (day of event)

Kids Run – 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 11:59 p.m.
$40 - Dec. 3 (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 - Dec.3 (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

Thursday, December 1, 2022
3:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Road Runner Sports
1101 S Joyce St, Suite B-23
Arlington, VA 22203

Event Day Details

  • Course Map
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome
  • Medals will be given to top three males and females in each age category and the top male and female overall will also win a gift card from Road Runner Sports!
  • Prizes will be given for:
    • Biggest Team
    • Top Fundraiser
    • Best Dressed Participant
    • Best Dressed Dog
  • If you’re looking to watch the 10am USA vs Netherlands World Cup game, Mattie & Eddie’s will be opening early to show it. Book a reservation to be sure you get a seat!

Parking & Transportation

Participants can take the metro to Pentagon City and then walk to the race start at the shops at Pentagon Row, located behind the mall.

For those driving, there are several parking lots and garages close by, including the surface lot behind the ice rink, an underground garage there, or the mall parking lot. You can turn into the area between the mall and the shops to access parking via 15th Street.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC
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 Metro DC, contact Greta Barnes at [email protected] or call 202-765-0285.