Jingle Bell 6K Run/Walk

Jingle Bell 6K Run/Walk

Put your bells on for the 22nd annual Jingle Bell 6K run/walk! Proceeds from the race benefit the “Miracle Fund” which provides assistance to improve the quality of life of long-term care residents of the Respiratory Care Center at Rockcastle Regional in Mt. Vernon, KY!

Event Details

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Place: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, Mt. Vernon, KY
• Start Time: 6K Run/Walk to begin at 8:30 a.m. EST
• Registration: Race-day registration to begin at 7:50 a.m.
• Fees: $25 pre-registration fee - deadline Wednesday, Nov. 19
• Late Registration: $30 registration fee from Nov. 20 through 8:15 a.m. race day
• Series: Race 12 of 12 in the 2025 County-Wide Stride race series

Course

The 6K Run/Walk highlights historic Renfro Valley. Aid and water stations will be located at the turnaround. Officials will direct and supervise the course. The Run/Walk will start and finish at the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.

Unique Reasons to Participate

• Cash Prize: $50 cash prize to overall top male and female finisher
• Awards: Unique age group awards
• Shirts: Free commemorative long-sleeve shirt guaranteed to all participants pre-registered by Nov. 19. Shirts available on race day in limited sizes and quantities.
• Gift Grab: Santa’s Surprise Gift Grab – as always, gift packages will be scattered along the course for participants to scoop up for cash, gifts or coal!
• Refreshments: Hospitality area with refreshments and snacks
• Costume Contest: Award will be given for the best holiday-themed costume.

Awards

• Winners: Overall male and female race winner and top three male and female finishers in each age group: 12-under: 13-19: 20-29: 30-39: 40-49: 50-59: 60-69: 70-79, 80+
• Walkers: Top three male and female walkers (walkers also eligible for age group awards)
• Registration: To be fair to competitive walkers, if you plan to register as a walker, you must walk the entire race. If you plan on running and walking, please register as a runner.

Free Kids Club

• Registration: Kids age 4-12 run FREE! No shirt included in registration, but may be added on for additional fee.
• Bracelets: Kids will receive a commemorative silicone bracelet each race! Collect 7 bracelets to receive a $25 gift card and custom Kids Club t-shirt at the end of the 2025 series!
• Eligibility: Kids must run or walk - no strollers - to be eligible for awards and incentives. (Age group awards for runners only)

Questions/Information

For more information contact Chelsea Dillingham at (606) 256-7767 or c.dillingham@rhrcc.org.

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