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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

Liberty Station Park - Across from Cocina 35 Brunch
San Diego, CA 92101

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 9, 2023

7:00 am – Registration Opens
8:00 am – Opening Ceremonies
8:30 am – 5K Timed, Untimed & Walk begins(Runners will start at the front)
9:15 am – 1K Kids’ Run
9:45 am – Awards & Costume contest
11:00 am – Event Concludes 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on TBA

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 TBA
$50 - Dec. 9 (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 TBA
$45 - Dec. 9 (day of event)

Kids 1K Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells. For kids 12 and under.

$25 - Until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$30 - $40 - Nov. 1 to TBA
$45 - Dec. 9 (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 - Sept. 1 - Dec.9 (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

Friday, December 8 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Road Runner Sports - San Diego
5553 Copley Drive
San Diego, CA 92111
Parking: Available for free onsite

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information 
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Route Map 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information - Medals will be given to the top 3 overall finishers in each age category

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - San Diego, CA
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street NE, 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 San Diego, contact Kim Christianson at [email protected] or call 619-614-3183.