ATA Jingle Bell Jog

🎄 Event Overview

Allen T. Allison Elementary School is proud to partner with Chester Hometown Christmas to bring you the 3rd Annual Jingle Bell Jog in Chester, WV. Last year we were honored to host over 250 participants. We anticipate that this year's event will show further growth and even more fun for all ages!

📅 Event Date and Time

This years race will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9:00 am.

💲 Registration Information

• Online race registration: $20 until 11/11/25 at 11:59 PM.
• Price increase: After 11/11, the price will increase to $25.
• Day of Race Sign Up: Begins at 7:30 am.
• Course Details: Paved city streets, stroller-friendly.

🏃 Race Course

Race will follow the route of Chester's known 5k race course:

• Starting Line: Near Family Kitchen and Smokehouse on Carolina Avenue.
• Route: Proceeds down Collin's Memorial Drive with a loop through the upper end of Chester (11th street, Neptune Ave, 8th St, Plutus Ave).
• Return: Carolina Avenue (Rt. 2) through town to 3rd street red light, right turn until 3rd and California.
• Final Stretch: Left on 3rd and California, left on 1st and California, return to Carolina Ave for the finish near the start location.

🎁 Post-Race Festivities

Please join us as we dash and prance to the finish and kick off Chester's Christmas season! Race packets will include cookies and hot chocolate at the finish. All proceeds from this event will benefit the ATA PTA.

👟 Race Categories

Runners and Walkers. Run/walk must register as a runner.

👕 T-Shirt Guarantee

Please register by Tuesday, Nov 11th to guarantee a race participation t-shirt. Registration will remain open until race day: however, shirt availability will be on a first come, first serve basis after this date. Long sleeve upgrade option available (additional fees apply).

📦 Race Packet Pick Up

• Early packet pick up: Available near Allison Elementary the week of the race. Look for communication via email/social media closer to race time.
• Day of race: Packets will be available near the starting line on race day beginning at 7:30 am.

🏅 Age Groups

• 5 - 8
• 9 - 12
• 13-19
• 20-29
• 30-39
• 40-49
• 50-59
• 60+
• Walker

Medals will be given for placers 1st-3rd, male & female, in each running category + 1st 3 walkers overall (male & female). Prize will be available for the most festive participant.

🔗 Additional Information

For more details and to register, please visit ATA Jingle Bell Jog.