Jingle Bell Foster Care Pajama Drive 5K and Kids Santa Fun Run - Avon Park, FL

Event Overview

The Jingle Bell Run returns to downtown Avon Park this year, starting and finishing at our new race headquarters, The Historic Jacaranda Hotel.

For more than 20 years, this cherished holiday tradition has brought our community together for an evening of Christmas lights, festive fun, and giving back.

Event Details

• Date: 2026-12-11
• Location: 19 E Main Street, Avon Park, FL
• URL: Jingle Bell Run Avon Park

Beneficiary

Join us as we light up the night and run or walk through Avon Park’s beautifully decorated mile-long mall. This year’s event benefits The Who I Am Foundation, supporting local foster care children and special needs children and adults.

Special Needs Participation

• Inclusion: For the second year, we are honored to welcome special needs children and adult participants from Ridge Area ARC and the surrounding community.
• Pricing: Special pricing is available for special needs and IDD participants.
• Caregivers: Caregivers walking with them may participate at no charge.
• Contact: Please contact us at info@:whoiamfoundation.com for special needs/IDD Discount Code.

Race Schedule

• Children’s Fun Run: 6:30 p.m.
• 5K Run/Walk: 7:00 p.m.
• Starting Order: Runners will start in front, walkers in the middle, and special needs and IDD children and adults will follow.

Children’s Fun Run

The Children’s Fun Run is a one-block race where kids get to race Santa! Each child will receive a goodie bag at the finish line. Cost is $5.00. Children must be registered to participate.

Swag and Gifts

• Swag Bags: Each participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies at registration.
• Finish Line Gift: Participants will receive a Christmas ornament at the finish line.

T-Shirts

T-shirts are available for purchase before November 22 to guarantee your size.

Foster Care Pajama Collection

We will also be collecting new pajamas on race night to benefit foster care children through Heartland for Children and Worthy and Known Family Projects.

Registration

Register online or mail your paper registration and check payable to:

The Who I Am Foundation
P.O. Box 866
Avon Park, FL 33826

Contact Information

Email: Info@:whoiamfoundation.com

Closing Remarks

Join us for a joyful night of community, Christmas spirit, and running together for a great cause!