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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. If you're looking to become a sponsor of the Jingle Bell Run Metro DC event, please view the sponsorship packet.

Event Location

Pentagon Row
1101 S. Joyce Street
Arlington, VA 20003

Event Schedule

Sunday, December 3, 2023

7:45 a.m. - On-site Registration & Packet Pick-up Starts
8:30 a.m. - Welcome Program with Honorees, Best Dressed Pet & Person Contest, and Awards for Biggest Team,
Top Fundraising Team, and Top Individual Fundraiser
8:45 a.m. - Kids 100m Dash
9:00 a.m. - 5K Starts
10:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on November 28

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. 28 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 Nov. 28 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - 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 - Sept. 1 - 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

Saturday, December 2 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Roadrunner Sports
1101 S. Joyce Street, Suite B-23
Arlington, VA 22202

Event Day Details

  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • View Course Map 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information 

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Metro DC
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 Metro DC, contact Greta Barnes at [email protected] or call 202-765-0285.