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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

Heartland Community College
1500 W Raab Road
Normal, IL 61761

Community Commons Building (Building #1 on the map)

Event Schedule

Sunday, November 12, 2023

  • 11:30 a.m. - Event Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up opens
  • 12:30 p.m. - Free Kids' Dash (no pre-registration required - sign up on site)
  • 12:45 p.m. - Registration Closes
  • 1:00 p.m. - 5K Run/Walk begins
  • 1:05 p.m. - 5k untimed start
  • 1:10 p.m. - 1 Mile Walk begins
  • 2:15 p.m. - Post-Race Awards Ceremony begins & Costume Contest
  • 3:00 p.m. - Event Concludes

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

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. 9 at noon (online registration closes)
$50 - Nov. 12 (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. 9 at noon (online registration closes)
$45 - Nov. 12 (day of event)

1 Mile – 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. 9 at noon (online registration closes)
$45 - Nov. 12 (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 to Nov.12 (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, November 11, 2023 from 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fleet Feet
105 Krispy Kreme Drive, Suite 5
Bloomington, IL 61704

Onsite registration will be available. Early online registration is highly encouraged.

Event Day Details

Pre and post-race activities are conducted indoors. There is also a kid’s fun-run that will be held outside, prior to the other races. The start/finish line is the same for all runners/walkers.

  • Parking will be available in lots A and B, lot B being closer.
  • Dogs Not Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome
  • Course Information
  • Award categories: The top three male and female winners overall will receive an award, along with the top three male and female winners in the following age categories: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+

Activities

Make sure to partake in all of the fun activities pre-and post-race (all of which are indoors!).

  • Enjoy food and beverages post race
  • Kids activities including creating an ornament, write a letter to Santa, and holiday coloring sheets.
  • Arthritis Warriors can pick up a colorful lei to demonstrate how many people are impacted by the disease.
  • If you are dressing in costume, be sure to participate in our costume contest.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois
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 Central Illinois, contact Angel Moore at [email protected] or call 7773-668-0906.