Jingle Bell Run 5K Fun Run

Jingle Bell Run 5K Fun Run

Photo: KAFE/Images courtesy of Arthritis Foundation


Ugly sweaters!  Santa hats!  Pointy shoes…with bells on!
Join KAFE 104.1 at the most FESTIVE 5K of the year…The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis on Saturday, December 13th at OPTIONS 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!

REGISTER HERE!!!

NOTE: The location has changed to OPTIONS HIGH SCHOOL!!!
(right next to Bellingham High School)


Registration Pricing/Information
5K Untimed – Includes shirt and jingle bells.
$45 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 12 at 11:59p.m. (online team registration closes)
$50 – Dec. 13 (event day)

1 Mile Walk – Includes shirt, jingle bells and finisher medal
$45 – Nov. 1 to Dec. 12 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 – Dec. 13 (day of event)

5K Walk – Dog Trot – Includes shirt, jingle bells, Doggie Bandana and finisher medal
$55 – Nov. 1 to Dec.12 at 11:59 p.m.
$60 – Dec. 13 (day of event)

Kids Fun Run – Includes shirt and jingle bells and finisher ribbon.
$30 – Nov. 1 to Dec.12 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 – Dec. 13 (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. 31.


Event Schedule
Saturday, December 13, 2025
7:00 AM
– Registration and Packet Pick Up OPENS
8:00 AM – Band begins and inside intro of Honorees. Photos Area Opens
8:15 AM – Costume Contest on the stage
8:30 AM – Kids Fun Run with the Elves – on Cornwall Ave.
9:00 AM – 5K Run/Walk, 1 Mile, Dog Trot events
10:15 AM – Intro Honorees, top finishers, and top fundraisers at the stage
11:00 AM – Thank you for Jingling with Us

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