✦ EVENT DETAILS ✦
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 SCHEDULE ✦
Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
8:00 a.m. – Registration Opens
8:30 a.m. – Opening Ceremony
8:45 a.m. – Registration closes
8:55 a.m. – 5K Timed/Untimed Wheelchair & Framerunners
9:00 a.m. – 5K Timed & Untimed
9:05 a.m. – 1 mile
10:30 a.m. – Closing Ceremony
JINGLE BELL RUN PRICING
5K Timed
For runners who want the full race-day experience and official results. Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$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 11:59 p.m.
$55 - Dec. 5 (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!
$45 - Until Dec. 5.
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 ✦
Wednesday, 12/2 – 2:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, 12/3 – 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
We will close promptly at 6:00 p.m. due to the store closing!
Trak Shak - 2839 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 35209
✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦
- Parking Information
- Dogs Welcome
- Strollers Welcome
- Course Information - 5K route map and 1-mile Fun Run route map
- Award Categories & Top Finisher Information:
- OVERALL FEMALE TOP FINISHERS – 1,2,3
- OVERALL MALE TOP FINISHERS – 1,2,3
- OVERALL WHEELCHAIR/FRAME RUNNER FINISHERS – 1,2,3
- 14 & UNDER M/F – 1,2,3
- 15 - 19 M/F – 1,2,3
- 20 – 29 M/F – 1,2,3
- 30 – 39 M/F – 1,2,3
- 40 – 49 M/F – 1,2,3
- 50 – 59 M/F – 1,2,3
- 60+ M/F – 1,2,3
✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦
Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 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 Jingle Bell Run Birmingham, AL,
contact Mary Melton at mmelton@arthritis.org or call 205-859-1305..
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