✦ 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
- 9:00 a.m. - Registration Opens
- 9:30 a.m. - Opening Ceremonies Begin
- 10:00 a.m. - 5K Run/Walk
- 10:45 a.m. - Reindeer 1-Mile Dash
- 11:15 a.m. - Awards 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)
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 ✦
Thursday, December 3 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Fortnight Brewing at 1006 SW Maynard Road, Ste A, Cary, NC 27511
Friday, December 4 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Fenton - right next to Brewery Bhavana at 850 Lower Garden Lane, Cary, NC 27511
Day of event packet pick-up will be open at 9:00 a.m. at Registration.
✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦
- Parking Information: The closest parking area is the FREE orange Deck. There are several other free parking areas at Fenton as well - see more details.
- Leashed Dogs Welcome: Bring your four-legged jinglers along for the fun.
- Strollers Welcome: Little ones are welcome to ride along the 5K course.
- Course Information: Timed and untimed 5K options are offered. Timed participants receive a chip-timed bib. 5K Route Map and 1 Mile Route Map
- The 5K run/walk will follow the WakeMed Soccer Park trail, with some unpaved sections that may include dirt, sticks, and uneven terrain.
Award Ceremony Information:
- Timed 5K Awards: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place male and female finishers overall and in each age group (10 & under, 11–15, 16–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, 70–79, 80+)
- Top Team & Top Individual Fundraisers.
✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦
Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Raleigh, NC
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 Raleigh, NC,
contact Krista Barezinsky at kbarezinsky@arthritis.org or call 984-308-0452.
CONTACT US
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