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

The Jingle Bell Run returns to downtown Avon Park this year, starting and finishing at our new race headquarters, The Historic Jacaranda Hotel. Early race packet pick up will be available at the Jacaranda a week prior to race day.  

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.

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.

For the second year, we are honored to welcome special needs children and adult participants from Ridge Area ARC and the surrounding community. Special pricing is available for special needs and IDD participants, and caregivers walking with them may participate at no charge.  Please contact us at [email protected] for special needs/IDD Discount Code

Race Schedule

December 7th

Early Race Packet pick up open in Jacaranda Lobby 

December 11th

5:00pm - Christmas Market and Vendor Fair in Jacaranda Lobby/Atrium

6:30pm - Children’s Fun Run

7:00pm - Jingle Bell 5K Start

Runners will start in front, walkers in the middle, and special need and IDD children and adults will follow.

Children’s Fun Run
The Children’s Fun Run is a two-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 Bags & Finish Line Gift
Each participant will receive a swag bag full of goodies at registration and a Christmas ornament at the finish line.

Optional T-Shirt
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.

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

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

Email: [email protected]

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