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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

Maryland Soccerplex
18031 Central Park Cir
Germantown, MD 20841

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 2, 2023

  • 7:45 a.m. - On-site Packet Pick-up Starts
  • 8:30 a.m. - Warm-ups and Best Costume Awards (pet and person)
  • 8:45 a.m. - Kids 100m Dash
  • 9:00 a.m. - 5K Starts
  • 10:00 a.m. - Awards & Announcements
  • 11:00 a.m. - Event Ends

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes on November 28, 2023

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. 28 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 2 (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. 28 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 2 (day of event)

Kids 100M Dash – Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$30 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 - Nov. 1 to Nov. 28 at 11:59 p.m.
$40 - Dec. 2 (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. 2 (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

Friday, December 1 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Road Runner Sports Rockville, 1807 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852

You may also pick-up packets day of event at the event location.

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information - see map
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information - View Course Map
  • Award Categories: Best Costume, Best Pet Costume, Team with Most Runners, and Top Fundraiser
  • Finisher Awards: Top Male/Female Overall and Top Male/Female in each age group.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2023 Jingle Bell Run - Montgomery County, 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 Montgomery County, MD, contact Greta Barnes at [email protected] or call 202-765-0285.