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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

Truist Field
324 Mint Street
Charlotte, NC 28202

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 9, 2023

  • 9:00 a.m. - Registration/Check-in Opens
  • 9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5K/Walk Starts
  • 10:30 a.m. - Reindeer Dash 1-Mile Starts
  • 11:00 a.m. - Closing Ceremonies

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

*Must register by Nov. 17 to be guaranteed an official Jingle Bell Run event t-shirt.

5K Timed – Includes shirt*, jingle bells, and participant medal.

$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 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 9 (day of event)

5K Untimed – Includes shirt*, jingle bells, and participant medal.

$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 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 9 (day of event)

Kids Run (Reindeer Dash) – Reduced rate for ages 12 & under. Includes shirt*, jingle bells and participant medal.

$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$30 - Sept. 1 to Dec. 8 at 11:59 p.m.  
$35 - Dec. 9 (event day) 

Virtual Jingler - Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt, participant medal & fundraise for a cure! Register by Nov. 17 to guarantee you receive your swag by event day. 
$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

Wednesday, December 6 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
Seoul Food Meat Company – Mill District
421 E 26 Street, Charlotte

Thursday, December 7 from 5:30 – 8:00 p.m.
PANZU Brewery
7251 Matthews-Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill

Friday, December 8 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Paper Mill Pub at Truist Field
324 South Mint Street, Charlotte, NC 28202

Event Day Details

  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • View Route Map
  • Award Categories for 5k Timed will be by age and gender for top 3 overall finishers and by age and gender for the top 3 finishers in the following categories: Under 10, 11 - 15, 16 -19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 -79, 80 and above

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Charlotte, NC
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 Charlotte, NC contact Kathy Streng at [email protected] or call 810-691-9152.