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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. 

Get all the information you need to be ready to Jingle with us on Sunday, December 8 in our Know Before You Go document.

Event Location

Surf Club
87 Surf Club Road
Madison, CT 06443

Event Schedule

Sunday, December 8, 2024

Rain or Shine (or Snow)!

  • 8:30 a.m. - Packet Pick up, registration and all activities*
  • 9:20 a.m. -  Honoree and Top team announcements
  • 9:25 a.m. - Kids fun run
  • 9:30 a.m. - Race starts – line up in order of: 5K timed runners, 5K untimed, walkers
  • 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
    • * Photos with Santa and Carolers, kids’ crafts, vendor tables, music, UNH Cheerleaders, hot cocoa, snacks and more! Bring friends and family to join too – you don’t have to run to be part of all the fun!

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 Dec. 5 at 12:00 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 8 (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. 5 at 12:00 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 8 (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. 8 (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

Packet pick up starts at 8:30 a.m. on race day, Sunday, December 8 at the Surf Club (inside white building). There will be no pick up times prior to race day.

Event Day Details

  • View Parking Information/Course information 
  • Dogs Welcome
  • Strollers Welcome
  • Holiday/Festive attire and costumes highly encouraged
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information :
    • Medals for ALL finishers
    • Medals for:
      • Top 3 female finishers
      • Top 3 non-binary finishers
      • Top 3 under 18 - all genders
  • Awards for:
    • Highest Fundraising
    • Team Highest Fundraising
    • Runner Best Dressed
  • Results
    • In live time
    • Link sent via text by the timing company/QR code at registration table
    • No formal award ceremony is held as runners come in at varying timeframes; medals will be given at the finish line and/or inside at the registration table

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Connecticut
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 Connecticut, contact Lauren Amendola at [email protected] or call 860-506-3441.