2025 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL

🎄 Welcome to the Jingle Bell Run

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!

• Activity: Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride.
• Message: Together, we’re spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.
• Impact: Don’t miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run.
• Challenge: Let’s lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

📅 Pre-Race Packet Pickup

Individual & Team

• Date: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Date: Thursday, December 4, 2025 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Location: Trak Shak – Homewood
• Address: 2839 18th Street South, Homewood, AL 35209 [Directions | Map]

🏁 Race Day Details

Race Day Location:

• Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• Location: Patriot Park
• Address: 710 Oak Grove Road, Homewood, AL 35209 [Directions | Map]

• Schedule: Saturday, December 6, 2025
• 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Open
• 8:30 a.m. – Opening ceremony
• 9:00 a.m. – 5K Starts

👕 Virtual Runner Information

Virtual Runner T-shirts will be mailed to the address provided during registration after the race date.

🏅 Course Details

5K & 1 Mile Course:

• 5K Course Map: [PDF Click Here]
• 5K Course Map: [Online Click Here]
• 1 Mile Course Map: [PDF Click Here]
• 1 Mile Course Map: [Online Click Here]

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Finisher Medals: 5K Finisher medals provided.
• Top Fundraiser: Awards will be presented to the top fundraiser and costume contest winner.
• Fun Zone: There's a Fun Zone for the Kids.
• 5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male / Female and Top 3 in Age Groups Male / Female.

🚗 Parking and Policies

• Parking: Parking and restrooms are available on-site at Patriot Park. Suggested parking: the pool parking lot, paid parking lot by the church.
• Bandit Policy: Bandits are unregistered participants and running without registration is not permitted.
• Pets: If bringing a pet, please follow Homewood City Ordinance and Patriot Park Rules.
• Strollers: Please start from the back if you’re participating with a stroller and/or children for a safer experience.

📅 Registration Policies

There are NO refunds of registration fees. If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant, [Click Here] for instructions. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold.