Jingle Bell Run 5K

Jingle Bell Run 5K

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Dig out your ugly sweater, put on your Santa hat, and tie some bells on your shoelaces!  Join the KAFE Crew at the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on Saturday, December 9th at Bellingham High School!

You can walk…or run…the 5K course!  Dress up for the costume contest!  Let your kids loose for a fun run with the elves!  Proceeds from this event will benefit the Arthritis Foundation!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER!


Here’s this year’s schedule of events:
7:00 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pick Up OPENS
8:00 a.m. – Band begins and Introduction of Honorees inside BHS.
Santa Photos
8:15 a.m. – Costume Contest at stage
8:30 a.m. – Kids fun Run with Elves – on Cornwall Ave.
9:00 a.m. – 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Dog Trot
10:15 a.m. – Intro Honorees, top finishers and top fundraisers at stage

Jingle Bell Run Pricing
Individual registration will stay open through event day
Team registration will close Friday, Dec. 1

5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$40 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$45 –  Dec. 2 – 9 (event day)

1 Mile Walk – Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$40 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$45 –  Dec. 2-9 (event day)

5K Walk – Dog Trot – Includes shirt, jingle bells and Doggie Bandana.
$50 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$55 – Dec. 2-9 (event day)

Kids Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$30 – Sept. 1 to Dec. 1 at 11:59 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$35 – Dec. 2-9 (event day)

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!
$30 – Sept. 1 – Nov. 28 at 11:59 p.m. (in order for items to arrive in time for the Jingle Bell Run)

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