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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

Northern Kentucky Convention Center
1 Rivercenter Blvd.
Covington, KY 41011

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 7, 2024

  • 8:00 a.m. – Registration, Packet Pickup, and Indoor Festivities Begin on the 3rd Floor of the Northern Kentucky Convention Center
  • 8:45 a.m. – Opening Ceremony Begins
  • 9:45 a.m. – Ceremony Concludes
  • 10:00 a.m. – 5K Race Begins (view the course map)
  • 10:45 - 11:00 AM - Post-race Celebration & Awards Ceremony back in the Northern Kentucky Convention Center

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.4 at 5:00 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 7 (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.4 at 5:00 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 7 (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! (Registration fee includes cost to send the shirt and medal to you)

$40 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$45 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Nov. 1 to Dec.4 at 5:00 p.m.
$55 - Dec. 7 (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

Thursday, December 5 from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Tri-State Running – Florence, KY

Thursday, December 5 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Tri-State running – Edgewood, KY

Friday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Tri-State Running – Mariemont, OH

Event Day Details

  • Cross the finish line and receive your medal!
  • Parking Information – Parking is FREE and available in parking garage across the street from the NKYCC located on Madison Ave.
  • Course Map – View the Course Map
  • Course Information (IMPORTANT UPDATE) – Due to construction around the Northern Kentucky Convention the Start/Finish Line has moved to Bakewell Street next to the Taco Bell! This will be a .25 / .50 mile walk from the Convention Center to the Start/Finish Line. PLEASE follow event volunteers and cones to ensure a safe walk to the Start/Finish Line

Awards

***Must participate in the event with Timed & Chipped Bib to qualify for the awards***

  • Male/Female/Non-Binary Overall
  • Following age group awards:
    • Female 1-14, F 15-19, F 20-24, F 25-29, F 30-34, F 35-39, F 40-44, F 45-49, F 50-54, F 55-59, F 60-64, F 65-69, F 70+
    •  Male 1-14, M 15-19, M 20-24, M 25-29, M 30-34, M 35-39, M 40-44, M 45-49, M 50-54, M 55-59, M 60-64, M 65-69, M 70+

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Cincinnati, OH
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 Cincinnati, contact Matthew Overstreet at [email protected] or call 513-549-1987.