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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

Veterans Park
4800 Valleydale Road
Meadowbrook, AL 35242

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 9, 2023

  • 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
  • 8:00 a.m. – Silent Auction Opens
  • 8:45 a.m. – 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
  • 9:30 a.m. – Silent Auction Closes
  • 10:15 a.m. – 5K Awards Ceremony

Packet Pickup

Thursday, December 7 from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Trak Shak Homewood: 2839 18th Street S., Birmingham, AL 35209

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information: There is plenty of parking at the park and next door at the college
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • View Course Map
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on December 8, 2023

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. 8
$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 Dec. 8
$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.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
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 Birmingham, AL contact Kelly Maliska at [email protected] or call 470-440-2856.