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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

The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds
4747 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19112​

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 14. 2024

  • 8:30 a.m. – Festivities Begin
    • Check-in and Registration Open
    • Friendship Bracelets
    • Ornament Decorating
    • Wagger’s Welcome Doggie Station
    • Photos with Santa
    • Refreshments & much more!
  • 9:30 a.m. - Strut Your Mutt Costume Contest
  • 9:45 a.m. – Reindeer Dash Kiddie Run – approx. 50-yard dash
  • 10:00 a.m. – Opening Ceremonies and Pre-Run/Walk Warm-Up
  • 10:15 a.m. – 5K Run start
  • 10:25 a.m. – 5k Walk Start
  • 11:00 a.m. – Awards Ceremony for 5K Run
  • 12:00 p.m. – Jingle Bell Run Event concludes

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. 12 at  12:00 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 14 (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. 12 at  12:00 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 to 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

Location, date and time coming soon.

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information 
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Course Information 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information 

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia, PA contact Holly Maddams at [email protected] or call 267-332-4942.