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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. 

Join us for a fun, festive, family-friendly morning with food & drinks from Red Diamond’s “sweet ride”, fun kid’s activities, visit from Santa, entertainment, holiday costume contests, and more! Dogs on leashes, strollers, and wheelchairs are welcome. Prizes and awards for top finishers, top fundraising teams, and costume contest winners. There is a 5k timed, 5K untimed, or 1 mile fun run or walk, and virtual jingler.

Event Location

Patriot Park
710 Oak Grove Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 7, 2024

  • 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
  • 8:30 a.m. – Opening ceremony
  • 8:45 a.m. – 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close
  • 8:45 a.m. – Warm Up
  • 8:50 a.m. – Line up for the 5K
  • 9:00 a.m. – 5K Starts
  • 9:02 a.m. – Line up for the 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk
  • 9:05 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
  • 10:15 a.m. – 5K Awards Ceremony
  • 10:30 a.m. – Juvenile Arthritis Family Meetup/Pictures

Jingle Bell Run Pricing

Online registration closes at 2:00 p.m. on December 6.

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. 6 at 2:00 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 7 (day of event)

5K Untimed – Includes shirt, jingle bells, and finisher medal.

$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. 6 at 2:00 p.m.
$45 - Dec. 7 (day of event)

1 Mile Fun Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells. Walkers welcome in 1 Mile Fun Run.

$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. 6 at 2:00 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!
$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Sept. 1 - 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.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup (Individual & Team)

Trak Shak - Homewood - 2839 18th Street S, Homewood, AL 35209

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Thursday, December 5, 2024 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. 

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information 
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information 
  • Top Team Tailgate
    • Teams who raise $2,000 or more are eligible to receive a private reserved space in the team tailgate area. Teams who qualify will receive a tent, team sign, table, chairs, team member shirts & jingle bells delivered to your space, special treats & goodies, and a shoutout from the stage! Top Teams in this area are encouraged to decorate their tent and there will be a prize for most festive Team Tailgate tent. To reserve your Top Team Tailgate space please email [email protected]
  • .Warrior Way
    • Be sure to send in a photo of the Arthritis Warrior in your life to be represented on a Faces of Arthritis sign along Warrior Way on the route. Please email your photo to [email protected] by 11/30/24. We’re excited to recognize and celebrate our arthritis warriors!

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
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 Birmingham, AL contact Mary Melton at [email protected] or call 205-859-1305.