Events
Place
Rosa Parks Circle
135 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI US 49503
135 Monroe Center St NW
Grand Rapids, MI US 49503
Description
Who
All festive runners and walkers who want to come journey the Grand Rapids winter wonderland.
What
As part of the Grand Rapids Tree Lighting Ceremony, Gazelle Sports will be putting on a free 3-mile Jingle Bell Run. Participants are encouraged to wear their most festive, bright and warm holiday attire for our jolly jaunt. There will be no cost, no official timing, course marshals or swag but there will be free fancy hot cocoa from Le Macaron when you reach the end at our store!
When
The tree lighting ceremony will begin at 5 pm with the tree being lit between 5:45 pm and 6 pm. The Jingle Bell Run will begin 15 mins after the tree is lit.
Where
We will meet and begin the run/walk at the north end of Rosa Parks Circle. The course will be on sidewalks and paths, no roads will be closed and we will need to obey all intersection crossing rules. The course will end at Gazelle Sports Downtown for post-run hot cocoa!
Click the map below to see the route in detail and to follow along on Strava from your phone.
Anyone looking for a shorter route is welcome to turn around early during the out and back portion along Monroe.
PLEASE NOTE: Because this is a free fun run there will be no course markings or course marshals. Participants can follow the course with live GPS from the Strava app if needed.
How
We encourage singing, frolicking and cheer. Please dress to be seen well by vehicles and others. Lights and jingle bells are strongly encouraged! Dress appropriately for the weather and be aware of potential ice and snow as you go. Make a point to be courteous of other pedestrians downtown. We’re here to bring the cheer!
Find parking details here
Why
Please consider a donation to Still I Run during your signup process.
Still I Run is a community of runners and mental health warriors determined to take control of their physical and mental health while also breaking the stigma surrounding people that live with a mental illness.
What Else?
Can’t get enough holiday fun running? Well, consider The Whoville 5k on Sunday, December 10th at 1 pm in Riverside Park. Use code JINGLEBELLROCK or click the image below to receive 5 dollars off at checkout.
Race Contact Info
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