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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. 

We are closely monitoring the weather for our Jingle Bell Run tomorrow. Check back on this site and our Facebook and Instagram pages for last minute updates.

Event Location

T.C. Jester Park
4201 T C Jester Blvd.
Houston, TX 77018

Event Schedule

Saturday, December 7, 2024

  • 7:30-8:45 a.m. – Packet pick-up and day-of registration, visit sponsor tables
  • 8:35 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
  • 9:00 a.m.- 5K Timed start 
  • 9:02 a.m. - 5K untimed start
  • 9:05 a.m. - 1-mile start
  • 10:15 a.m. - Post-race ceremony
  • 11 a.m. - 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. 6 at 11:59 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. 6 at 11:59 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

Tuesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 4
Home Depot (8400 Katy Freeway)
Two available time periods to choose from that meets your schedule
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Event Day Details

  • Parking Information 
  • Dogs Welcome 
  • Strollers Welcome 
  • Award Categories & Top Finisher Information 
  • View Route Map**

    **ATTENTION 5K RUNNERS! Please note the special instructions on the route map to ensure accurate timing results.

Offline Donations

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX
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 Houston, TX, contact Kristen Stubbs at [email protected] or call 8346-297-2051.