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
West Shore Park
401 Light Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
Event Schedule
Saturday, December 9, 2023
- 8:00 a.m. - Registration, Packet Pickup, Festivities Begin
- 9:00 a.m. - Welcome Ceremony
- 9:30 a.m. - 5K Start (waves: timed, untimed, walkers)
- Noon - Christmas Village Open. All registered participants will receive Christmas Village Holiday Passes to enjoy after the race. Stroll through and do some holiday shopping, grab a beer and food, or a free hot chocolate.
Packet Pickup
Early Packet Pickup on Friday – avoid lines on Saturday and take advantage of early pickup and be entered to win a Target gift card (5 winners) plus enjoy $10 off $40 purchase of apparel, shoes and accessories at Charm City Run with coupon on back of bib.
Friday, December 8, 2023 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Charm City Run Timonium: 2045 York Road, Timonium, MD 21093
Packet pickup on race morning will open at 8:00 a.m. at West Shore Park
Event Day Details
- Parking Information - Daily rate: $12 parking at SP+ Harbor Court Garage (at 30 E Lee Street, Baltimore, MD 21202). The garage is located just across the street from West Shore Park and is open 24/7! How it works? Enter the garage and pull a regular parking ticket from the machine at the entrance. You will then get a second "follow-up ticket" from one of our registration volunteers. When you are back at the pay station, insert the original parking ticket first, followed by the follow-up ticket you received at Jingle Bell Run – the discount will be automatically applied.
- Dogs Welcome
- Strollers are welcomed on the course but please remain behind all timed runners.
- Course Information - coming soon
- Award Categories & Top Finisher Information - all finishers will receive a commemorative 2023 Jingle Bell Run finishers medal
- Overall top 3 male/female runners
- Top male and female runners in the following categories
- 9 and Under, 10- 14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+;
Jingle Bell Run Pricing
Online registration will be available through event day.
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 to 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 - Baltimore, MD
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 Baltimore, MD contact Dina Gordon at [email protected] or call 410-450-4942.