2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH

✦ 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 LOCATION ✦

Tri-C Eastern Campus
450 Richmond Rd
Highland Hills, OH 44122 US View Location on Map

✦ EVENT SCHEDULE ✦

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026
7:30 a.m. - Registration Opens
8:00 a.m.- Festivities begin
9:00 a.m.- Opening Ceremony
9:10 a.m.- Kid's 100-yard fun run dash (For children 10 and under and participation is included with a 5k or a 1 mile participation registration)
9:15 a.m.- 5K Kicks off followed by 1-mile walkers.

Medals and Awards to follow

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)

Kids' Reindeer 1-Mile Dash

A fun option for children 12 and under who want to be part of the action. Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$25 - Until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 4 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 - 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 ✦

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026 (Event day)

Starting at 7:30 a.m.

Tri-C Eastern Campus

✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦

Activities:
- Photo Opportunity with Santa and Mrs. Claus
- Kids Dash Kid's Fun Zone with crafts and games
- Share the Joy donation drive Presented by Liner Legal and benefiting the Cleveland Food Bank (More info to come!)
- Hot Coco Station
- Vendors
- Reindeer Games
- Scavenger Hunt
- Costume Contest - Prizes awarded for best individual, team and themed costumes
- More to come!

Parking - Free on-site parking
Dogs - Welcome
Strollers - Welcome
Course Information - Paved, cleared, path around Tri-C's campus
Award Categories & Top Finisher Information - Top (3) finishers will receive a prize pack sponsored by Fleet Feet

✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:

Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Cleveland, OH
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 Cleveland, OH
contact Jamie Smith at jsmith@arthritis.org or call 216-487-3176.