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!

Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we’re spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.

Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

📅 Pre-Race Packet Pickup

• Dates: Wednesday, December 3, 2025 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
• Dates: 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 Location

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

⏰ Schedule

• 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Open
• 8:30 a.m. – Opening ceremony
• 8:45 a.m. – 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close
• 9:00 a.m. – 5K Starts

🏅 5K & 1 Mile Course

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

🏆 Awards & Medals

• Finisher medals: 5K Finisher medals provided.
• Awards: Top Fundraiser and costume contest winner awards.
• Fun Zone: Fun Zone for the Kids.
• 5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male / Female and Top 3 in Age Groups.

⚠️ Important Information

• Note: If you would like to be eligible for awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required, $5/participant.
• Tips: Tips on Running in COLD weather [Click Here]
• Bib Number: Please wear your Bib Number on the front of your shirt during the race.
• Parking: Parking and restrooms are available on-site at Patriot Park.

🐕 Pets & Strollers

• Pets: If you choose to bring your pet, please keep them on a leash and clean up after them.
• Strollers: Participants with strollers should start from the back of the starting line.

🚫 Bandit Policy

Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Please be sure to register for the Jingle Bell Run 5K or 1 Mile so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. All proceeds of the event go to the Arthritis Foundation.

💵 Cancellation Policy

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 on how to change your registration.

🔗 Official Race Link

For more information, visit the official race page: Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL.