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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

Dunbar Recreation Center
2601 Fairlawn Avenue
Dunbar, WV 25064

Event Schedule

Saturday, November 11, 2023

  • 8:30 a.m. - Registration and packet pick up 
  • 9:15 a.m. - Kids Fun Run (quick dash across the parking lot)
  • 9:45 a.m. - Opening Ceremony
  • 10:00 a.m. - 5K Run (runners will line up first, participants wanting to walk will line up behind the runners)
  • 11:00 a.m. - Awards Ceremony

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on Nov. 9. Be sure to register early for the best price and by October 20 to guarantee you'll receive your long sleeve Jingle Bell run race t-shirt.

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 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Nov. 11 (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 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Nov. 11 (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. 11 (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

Location, date and time coming soon.

Event Day Details

  • Course Map - Click Here
  • Cross the finish line and receive your participant medal, a cold drink and a snack.
  • Dogs welcome on the walk/run route. All dogs must be on a leash.
  • Costume Contest - Dress you and your furry friends in your favorite holiday attire. Winner will receive a starbucks gift card!
  • Award categories for 5k Timed will be by age and gender for:
    • Top 3 men
    • Top 3 women
    • By age in the following categories: Under 10, 11 – 14, 15 -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 - West Virginia
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 West Virginia, contact Lara Daly at [email protected] or call 412-480-8778.