Jingle Bell Run Birmingham

🎉 Event Overview

Be There with Bells On!

Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run.

Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!

For help or more information about Jingle Bell Run Birmingham, contact Mary Melton at mmelton@arthritis.org 205-859-1305. Your registration fee and fundraising go to help fight and conquer arthritis!

📍 Race Details

Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk for Arthritis
Patriot Park - Homewood
December 6, 2025 ~ 9:00am

📦 Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• Location: Trak Shak - Homewood, 2839 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209
• Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025
• Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
• Note: Onsite registration will be Cashless (Credit Card Only). Please plan to register before arriving on-site to speed up your packet pickup experience.

🗓️ Race Day Agenda

Saturday, December 6, 2025

• 7:30am: Registration and Packet Pickup Opens
• 8:00am: Opening ceremony
• 8:45am: 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close
• 9:00am: 5K Starts

🏁 Race Day Location

NOTE: New Location as of 2024
Patriot Park
710 Oak Grove Rd.
Homewood, AL 35209

🏃 Course Information

5K Course Map: [PDF Click Here] | [Online Click Here]

1 Mile Course Map: [PDF Click Here] | [Online Click Here]

🥇 Awards and Activities

• Finishers: 5K Finisher medals provided.
• Contests: Top Fundraiser and costume contest winner awards.
• Fun Zone: Fun Zone for the Kids.
• Important Note: Please bring your Bib Number Race day. No Bib Number means no recorded time.

💸 Registration Fees

5K Chip Timed: My finish time will be recorded and posted online, I am eligible to win an Award.

• $35: Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
• $40: Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
• $45: Nov. 1 to Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
• $50: Dec. 6 (day of the event)

Includes Jingle Bell Run Event t-shirt, Jingle Bells.

🤖 Virtual Participation

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!

• $25: Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
• $30: Sept. 1 - Dec. 9 (day of the event)

🏅 Awards for 5K Participants (Chip Timed)

• Overall: Top 3 Overall Male/Female.
• Age Groups: Top 3 in Age Groups Male/Female: 0 - 14, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
• Note: If you would like to be eligible for awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required, $5/participant.

🚧 Race Policies

• Bandit Policy: Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running without registration is not permitted.
• Parking: Parking and restrooms are available on-site at Patriot Park. Suggested parking: the pool parking lot, paid parking lot by the church.
• Pets: If you choose to bring your pet, please ensure they are on a leash and cleaned up after.
• Strollers: We ask that you keep your children with you at all times and start from the back of the starting line.

📅 Cancellation Policy

There are NO refunds of registration fees. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds: your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Arthritis Foundation (501c3).

🌟 Join Us!

Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday-themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5-kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. — Be there with bells on!

Learn more and register at Jingle Bell Run Birmingham.