2024 NIA Jingle Bell Run - 36th Annual

Join us on Saturday, Dec 7th as the Nichols Improvement Association presents the 36th edition of our holiday classic. The NIA Jingle Bell Run takes place on a scenic, rolling hill 5K course through the heart of the Nichols community. Walkers are welcome to participate as well. For our younger runners, we will have our JBR Fun Run prior to the 5k! Our costume contest and a special visit from Santa will elevate the holiday festivities!

PLEASE COME DRESSED TO RUN - There are no indoor changing facilities!

For those of you who want to avoid crowds, you can participate virtually in our "DIY-JBR". This allows the spirit of this community event to live throughout the month of December. Participants will have until Sunday 12/8 to complete their run. You can run the Official JBR course (see course link below) or, if you prefer, you can run a different 5k course. Once you are done you will be able to upload your times into our results database. Please note, virtual participants are not eligible for awards.

Our 5k course map https://onthegomap.com/s/kbukgpo4  

Our 1.2 mile health walk map http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429270

EVENT FEES:

Jingle Bell Run 5K (19 YRS & OLDER)  $30 before 11/18,    $35 11/18-12/1,   $38 12/2-12/7

Jingle Bell Run 5K (18 & YOUNGER)  $20 before 11/18,    $25 11/18-12/7 NOTE- NO COUPON CODES CAN BE USED FOR THIS AGE GROUP. 

NIA JBR 1.25mi Health Walk (UNTIMED)   $25  before 11/18,   $30 11/18-12/7

NIA JBR Jr. 1/3mi Kids Fun Run  FREE!  (Recommended for 9yrs & under please)

All 5k & Health Walk participants registered prior to Nov 15th are guaranteed to receive their requested shirt size.
Registrations submitted after 12/1 will receive shirts while supplies last. 

JBR Jr participants will receive a complimentary race bib and a medal.

BIB & SHIRT PICKUP SCHEDULE:

NIA Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike (across from the Nichols United Methodist Church)
Times/Location subject to change.
Thursday 12/5      6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday       12/6     3:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday  12/7     7:30am - 9:30am

YES, you can pick up for other people! We encourage this to save time and reduce lines!

EVENT PARKING:

Volunteers will be on site to direct you towards available parking areas. 

RACE DAY SCHEDULE:

Nichols United Methodist Church - 35 Shelton Road
8:45am - JBR Junior participants - meet at the 5k finish line & walk up to the Nichols Fire Station with volunteers.
9:00am - JBR Junior assemble in front of firehouse (1/10 mi north of the church)
9:05am - JBR Junior starts (we recommend Ages 9 & under- parents can accompany the kids)
9:20am - All 5k Runners & 2 mi Walkers assemble at the same start line: announcements & Anthem
9:30am - 5K & health walk start together at the same time/place. Runners with Strollers & Dogs must go towards back of the pack please.
9:45am - Post-race snacks & fluids
10:15am - Awards presentation at the radio tent for the TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE CHAMPIONS. All age group awards (listed below) will be distributed from the tent near the finish line as soon as our timer gives us the results!

AWARDS:

FLEET FEET AWARDS - all participants in the TIMED 5k are eligible to win
The TOP THREE Male & Female Champions will win gift cards from Fleet Feet
– First Place $125
– Second Place $75
– Third Place $50

5k AGE GROUP AWARD CATEGORIES
for Male & Female -  (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
– 9 & under
– 10-12
– 13-18
– 19-29
– 30-39
– 40-49
– 50-59
– 60-69
– 70-79
– 80+

BEST COSTUME AWARD DETAIL TO COME!

SPONSORSHIPS:

RACE SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!
There are multiple ways to support our great event! Become a sponsor by visiting our online signup form, or email us sponsorships@niatrumbull.org to discuss becoming a sponsor.

The Nichols Improvement Association is volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Run go back into supporting our community events, maintaining our historic property – including our Moore ball fields, the NIA playground and Starkweather House.