Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX
About this race
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!
Join fellow runners on December 10, 2022 for the Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX. It's a fantastic 5.1K, 1.6K, Virtual Jingler featuring a flat and fast course in Houston.
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Running
5K Timed Run
Whether you're training for a longer timed run or just want to see how fast you are, this race is for you! Bibs with timing chips will be given to each registrant and finishing times will be posted after the event through our timing company. First, second, and third place medals will be given to the top finishers for both males and females in the following age groups! 14 and under 15 -19 20 - 29 30 - 39 40 - 49 50 - 59 60 - 69 70+ All racers will receive a participant medal and a long-sleeved t-shirt.
5K Untimed Run
Not interested in racing? You can run the 5K course at your pace and enjoy all the fun! All untimed runners receive a participant medal and long-sleeved t-shirt.
1 Mile Kids/Walk
If you really want to enjoy the day, run or walk our "Snowman's Loop" or the 1 mile route. Participants receive a participant medal and a long-sleeved t-shirt.
Virtual Jingler
Can't make it on race day? Join us wherever you are as a Virtual Jingler! Support the Arthritis Foundation through your fundraising and virtual participation. Virtual Jinglers can pick up their long-sleeved t-shirt at one of our packet pickups or we can mail it after the event.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Houston in 2022, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Houston
Jingle Bell Run - Houston, TX takes place in Houston, Texas, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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