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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

Cantigny Park
1 S. 151 Winfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189

Event Schedule

Saturday, November 18, 2023

  • 7:30 – 8:50 a.m. - Packet pick-up and day-of registration, visit sponsor tables
  • 8:30 a.m. - Kids Dash
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5K timed start
  • 9:02 a.m. - 5K untimed start
  • 9:05 a.m. - 1 mile start
  • 10:15 a.m. - Post race ceremonies
  • 11:00 a.m. - Event concludes 

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on Nov. 15 at noon.

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. 15 at Noon
$50 - Nov. 18 (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. 15 at Noon
$45 - Nov. 18 (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. 15 at Noon
$45 - Nov. 18 (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. 18 (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 & Day of Event Registration

Friday, November 17 from 3:30 – 6:30 p.m. at Road Runner Sports
1532 Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515

Road Runner Sports will donate $1.50 to the Arthritis Foundation for every packet picked up at their location on Friday!

We encourage everyone to register in advance, but walk-up registrations are welcome (both at packet pickup on Friday and at the event on Saturday). With your registration, everyone receives a participant shirt, a bib number and jingle bells for your shoes.

Event Day Details

  • Pre and post-race activities are conducted indoors
  • Parking Information: Stop at the guard booth and let them know you are attending the Jingle Bell Run and the parking fee will be waived. Park in the North Lot, which is the closest to the Visitor Center.
  • Pets are not permitted at Cantigny Park
  • Strollers welcome
  • Costumes are encouraged! 
  • Course Information: There are two routes (5k and 1-Mile). The 5k timed race will start promptly at 9:00am. Please listen for announcements concerning your start time. • 5k timed • 5k untimed • 1-mile
  • 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.
  • 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 the fun activities pre-and post-race (all of which are indoors!).

  • Get a photo with Santa.
  • Enjoy food and beverages post race, including bananas provided by Pete’s Market, granola bars and water provided by Meijer Specialty Pharmacy, hot chocolate provided by NorthShore Edward-Elmhurst Health, coffee, bagels, and more!
  • Kids activities include decorating stockings, writing 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 - Western Suburbs, IL
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 Western Suburbs, IL contact Jessica Bearak at [email protected] or call 773-917-5601.