2026 Jingle Bell Run

✦ EVENT DETAILS ✦

The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability.

✦ EVENT LOCATION ✦

✦ EVENT SCHEDULE ✦

Saturday, Dec. 5, 2026

8:00 a.m. Registration & Vendor Village Opens
8:55 a.m. Opening Announcements
9:00 a.m. Run/Walk Begins
10:15 a.m. Kids Santa Dash sponsored by the Independent Order of Oddfellows
10:30 a.m. Closing Ceremony including Strut Your Mutt and Costume Contest, Age Group Awards at Bar Bella.

5K Timed

For runners who want the full race-day experience and official results. Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$40 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Nov. 1 to Nov. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
$55 - Nov. 8 (day of event)

Kids' Reindeer 1-Mile Dash

A fun option for children 12 and under who want to be part of the action. Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$25 - Until Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 4 at 11:59 p.m.
$35 - Dec. 5 (day of event)

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!

$45 - Until Dec. 5.

Registration fees and donations cannot be refunded. Your fundraising dollars are put to work immediately and enable the Arthritis Foundation to continue critical programs and services in our community.

✦ PACKET PICKUP ✦

Location, date and time coming soon.

✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦

Parking Information: Follow Arthritis Foundation arrows to the Purple Parking Lot.
Day of Event Registration: We encourage early registration online, if you do need to register day of event please bring a credit card for contactless registration.
Dogs Welcome
Strollers Welcome
Course Information: View Route Map - Runners, you will need to do 3 laps around the loop before you head to finish line chute. Runners: Please stay to left. Walkers: Please stay to the right. There will be a water station on the course sponsored by Perfect Fit Medial Supply.
Awards: Top three male/female/non-binary overall finishers, Top three male/female/non-binary in each age group: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69 and 70+
Refreshments: Light Refreshments will be available for participants to enjoy.
Post Event Celebration: Join us at Bar Bella to hear about our 2026 honorees at the closing ceremony. Enjoy beer, wine or one of our signature cocktails, Grinchmosa, for $7 and mocktail, Santa’s Shirley Temple for $3.Bar Bella is a cash bar. You can also order food from different restaurants in Bell Works.

✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:

Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 Jingle Bell Run - New Jersey
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

For more help or information about this year's Jingle Bell Run New Jersey,
contact Jamie Jordan at jjordan@arthritis.org or call 908-347-6040.