Jingle Bell Run 5k Fun Run

Jingle Bell Run 5k Fun Run

Photo: KAFE


Ugly sweaters!  Santa hats!  Pointy shoes…with bells on!
Join the KAFE Crew at the most FESTIVE 5K of the year…The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on Saturday, December 14th 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!

PRE-REGISTRATION IS CLOSED…BUT YOU CAN REGISTER ON-SITE THE DAY OF THE EVENT!


Registration Pricing/Information
5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$40 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 6 at 9:00 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$45 – Dec. 7 – 14 (event day)

1 Mile Walk – Includes shirt, jingle bells and finisher medal
$40 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 6 at 9:00 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$45 – Dec. 7 – 14 (event day)

5K Walk – Dog Trot – Includes shirt, jingle bells, Doggie Bandana and finisher medal
$50 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 6 at 9:00 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$55 – Dec. 7 – 14 (event day)

Kids Fun Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells and finisher ribbon.
$30 – Sept. 1 to Dec. 6 at 9:00 p.m. (online team registration closes)
$35 – Dec. 7 – 14 (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!  Includes shirt and finisher medal
$30 – Sept. 1 to Dec. 14 (day of event)


Event Schedule
Saturday, December 14, 2024
8:00 AM – Festivities Begin / Santa Photos / Bellingham High School Band
8:15 AM – Costume contest
8:30 AM – Kids Fun Run with the Elves – Cornwall Ave.
9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile, Dog Trot (walkers only) – Cornwall Ave.
10:15 AM – Top Finisher awards / Introduce Honorees / Top fundraiser awards
11:30 AM – Event Concludes

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