2026 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
Participants dress up in festive holiday gear and jingle bells to run, jog, or walk in support of the Arthritis Foundation. The gathering features a 5K course alongside a 1-mile route, kicking off with an opening ceremony and wrapping up with a closing celebration. Both dogs and strollers are welcome to join the fun on race day.
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When
Tickets
5K Timed: $45; 5K Untimed: $40; 1 Mile: $40; Virtual Jingler: $45 (for people who cannot attend; includes a shirt and fundraising for a cure); 5K Timed (Wheelchair): $45; 5K Timed (Frame Runner): $45.
Hours
5K Timed, 5K Untimed, 1 Mile, 5K Timed (Wheelchair), and 5K Timed (Frame Runner): 8:00AM CST. No time is stated for Virtual Jingler.
Ages
All ages
Accessibility
Offers dedicated timed 5K divisions for wheelchair and frame runner participants.
Pets
Dogs welcome.
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Location
Tips & Advice
- Register well before race day, because entry prices rise in stages through the fall and are highest on the day of the event.
- Pick up your packet at Trak Shak on the Wednesday or Thursday before the race, and get there before it closes promptly with the store.
- Wear your festive gear and jingle bells, since the timed 5K entry comes with a shirt and jingle bells for race day.
- Arrive early if you're registering on site, since registration closes shortly before the wheelchair and Frame Runner start and the main 5K waves.
- Pick your distance carefully before you pay, because registration fees and donations cannot be refunded once you sign up.
Special Events & Promotions
- Virtual Jingler option for people who can't attend, which includes a shirt and fundraising
- Registration prices go up in stages through the season, so signing up early costs less
Links & Contact
Run by Arthritis Foundation
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I bring my dog or a stroller?
Yes. Dogs and strollers are both welcome on race day.
Which distances can I choose from?
You can choose a timed 5K, an untimed 5K or a 1-mile route. There are also timed 5K divisions for wheelchair and Frame Runner athletes.
Where do I pick up my race packet?
Packet pickup is at Trak Shak, 2839 18th St S in Birmingham, on Wednesday, December 2 and Thursday, December 3. It closes promptly when the store closes.
Can I take part if I can't make it on race day?
Yes. Sign up as a Virtual Jingler and you'll get a shirt and can still fundraise for a cure.
Are there awards?
Yes. Awards go to the top three overall female, male and wheelchair/Frame Runner finishers. Male and female age groups run from 14 and under up to 60+.
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