2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City

✦ 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 ✦

Chicken N Pickle
5901 W. 135th Street
Overland Park, KS 66223 US View Location on Map

✦ EVENT SCHEDULE ✦

Sunday, Dec. 6, 2026
7:30 a.m. - Registration, Packet Pickup, & Silent Auction Opens
8:00 a.m. - Festivities Begin: Ice Rink, Pictures (with Santa, Mascots, and Characters), Hot Cocoa Station, Kids Area - Crafts and More!
8:30 a.m. - Announcement of Top Teams & Fundraisers
8:45 a.m. - Introduction of Honorees
8:55 a.m. - Warm-up
9:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk & 1 mile Starts
10:00 a.m. - Post-race Awards and Activities

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. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
$55 - Dec. 6 (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. 6

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, December 5, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
ReeceNichols Real Estate
5000 W. 135th St
Leawood, KS 66224

✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦

Parking Information: Please plan to park in the highlighted areas. Parking will NOT be available directly in front of Chicken N Pickle (black box on map). Please contact Sheila at smuffoletto@arthritis.org for handicap parking options. View Parking Map
Dogs Welcome
Strollers Welcome
Route Maps: 5K Route Map and 1 Mile Route Map
Top Finisher Information

✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:

Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Kansas City, KS
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 Orange County & Inland Empire,
contact Sheila Muffoletto at smuffoletto@arthritis.org or call 360-710-6547