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. If you're interested in sponsoring the Jingle Bell Run Detroit, download the partnership opportunities packet and contact Danielle Pietraszewski at [email protected].

Event Location

M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Dr.
Pontiac, MI 48341

View Course Map & Certificate

Event Schedule

Saturday, November 19, 2022

8:30 a.m. - Check-in Opens

9:00 a.m. - Program Starts

9:30 a.m. - USATF Certified Timed 5k Race Starts

10:30 a.m. Fun Run/Walk Race Starts

9:00 a.m. - Noon - Festivities Available

FREE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS - Santa Claus & his Elf, Human Snow Globe, Live Music, Food, Kids Activities, and so much more. Be sure to check out the Gift Basket Raffles & Decorated Holiday Trees for Raffle.

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Registration closes on November 19, 2022

5K Timed Certified – 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. 18
$50 - Nov. 19 (day of event)

5K Untimed Fun Run or Walk – 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 Nov. 18
$45 - Nov. 19 (day of event)

Festivities Only - Plan to not walk or run? Choose this option to join us for a fun filled day of activities & to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!
$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Nov. 19 (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. 19 (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

Coming Soon.

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information - All festivities and the Jingle Bell Races occur within M1 Concourse. Enter M1 Concourse through the public entrances on Woodward Avenue (across from Avon Donuts). Overflow parking is available from South Boulevard. All parking is free. Please see Track Map for venue entry locations and parking zones.
  • Dogs Not Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • M1 Course Map & Certificate
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information -  Prizes will be awarded to top race finishers, top fundraisers, captains of largest teams and best festive costumes! 

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2022 Jingle Bell Run - Detroit, MI
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 Detroit, contact Danielle Pietraszewski at [email protected] or call 248-533-0411.