Rotary Club of Sulphur 5K Jingle Bell Jog

Registered participants need photo identification and the confirmation receipt from RunSignUp.com for packet pick-up. Proxy pickup is allowed for immediate family members, husband/wife/sibling, with identification.

Wednesday, November 29, 2023: 1pm-5pm @ B1Bank 1520 Maplewood Dr. Sulphur, La

Thursday, November 30, 2023: 1pm-5pm @ B1Bank 1520 Maplewood Dr. Sulphur, La

Race Day Schedule

Packet Pickup & Race day registration  4:15PM – 5:15PM

Pre-race briefing                              5:25PM

5K timed race begins                      5:30PM

1Mile fun run begins                       5:45PM

Post event festivites              5:45PM-7:30PM

Awards approximately                    6:30PM

Stick around after the race for all the festivities of Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House! Learn more at www.brimstonemuseum.org/holidayhouse

Electronic Timing & Results

The Rotary Club Jingle Bell 5K run is a timed and scored event. The official timer and scorer for this event is Race Pace Multisport, L.L.C. Times for this event will be posted

Race Registration Website: RunSignUp.com                                                      
Near finish line
Through email to participants who provide valid email addresses
On Facebook page (Jingle Bell 5K Run)
 

Bib Assignments

Each runner will be issued a bib number at Packet Pick-Up. It is the responsibility of the runner to wear the bib during the race.
Race bibs are to be worn on front of abdominal area throughout the race.
Runners without bib numbers while on the course will be removed for security reasons.
Please remember to fill out the Emergency Medical Information on the bib number.

Awards will be issued to the following categories for the 5K Jingle bell run:

Overall male and female
Top male & female runners in each age group: 0-12,13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 years and older

The 1Mile fun run is not a timed/scored event. Awards will not be issued for the 1mile fun run.

All registrations are non-refundable. Registrations cannot be transferred/ deferred to alternate year.

Registration officially ends December 6, 2022 at 11:59PM

T-shirts are provided to registered participants who register by Monday, November 14, 2022. Extra shirts may be purchased in the store for $20 per shirt through Monday, November 14, 2022.

The races will be held rain or shine. If there is lightning in the area, the race will either have a delayed start; route may be altered, or depending on the intensity of the weather, be cancelled.  If fog present, the visibility will determine if delayed start is necessary. The Race Director from the Rotary Club of Sulphur will make the determination.

Please note this is a night time run. Wear bright colors and a headlamp. 

From Lake Charles:

Travel west on I-10 toward Texas
Take exit 20 LA-1256 N/Ruth St
Travel north on Ruth St approximately 0.9 miles
The Grove and Heritage Square will be on your right hand side after passing Capital One Bank
 

From Texas:

Travel east on I-10 toward Lake Charles.
Take exit 20 LA-1256 N/Ruth St
Turn left onto LA-1256 N/Ruth St
Travel north on Ruth St approximately 0.9 miles
The Grove and Heritage Square will be on your right hand side after passing Capital One Bank

With Christmas Under the Oaks and Holiday House taking place, parking will be limited. There is FREE parking available at The Grove in Heritage Square (1211 Ruth St. Sulphur, LA 70663). There will also be additional parking at the empty lot of the Old Tyne Variety Store located on the corner of Cypress St and S Ruth St. Parking at Frasch Elementary School and Sulphur High School is encouraged. However, carpooling is recommended.  We encourage courteous behavior toward our neighbors; refrain from parking in grass or on the streets. No parking on Ruth Street or Pecan Street.

One water/electrolyte station will be stocked along the route. The station will have water and PowerAde product. There will also be a drink station at the finish line.  Sulphur Police Department will be available for medical assistance as needed.

Come for the run, but stay for the party! Post-race refreshments include bottled water, hot cocoa and PowerAde. 

There will also be many events taking place as a part of Christmas Under the Oaks at Heritage Square. Learn more at https://www.brimstonemuseum.org/holiday-house/

Many food and beverage vendors will be on site to satisfy your post race cravings. 

The Rotary Club of Sulphur  is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Lost items that were found and turned in will be returned to the Registration desk after the event. Contact Race Director via phone 337-405-8183 or by email stephen.benoit@b1bank.com to request your lost item.  Items not requested identified or requested within two weeks after event will be donated to local non-profit agency.

Below is information in regards to what our sponsors will receive.

Tier I –$1000  Logo displayed on event flyers/registration forms and event website, Space at the event for your company to promote its product/service, Display of company banner along home stretch (banner provided by company) inclusion of your company brochure/advertisement in the race packet, logo displayed on the race T-Shirts and you will receive 5 race T-Shirts

Tier II – $250 Logo display on the event website, logo displayed on the race T-Shirts and you will receive 3 race T-Shirts

Volunteers are what make this event a success! We appreciate your talent and time. Please contact Stephen Benoit (337)405-8183 if you or your organization is interested in volunteering. Volunteer opportunities exist for the following duties:

Race packet stuffing and organizing
Race site setup
Cheer and Hydration stations along race route
Medical personnel along route for safety of runners
Cooks and servers
Cleanup