Birmingham Jingle Bell Run Arthritis

• Jingle Bell 5K Run/Walk:- Run 3.1 Miles
• 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk:- Run 26.2 Miles
• Santa Chase:- Kids Run 25 Yards

Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk for Arthritis
Birmingham, AL
Railroad Park
December 12, 2015 ~ 9:00am

www.jbr.org/Birmingham

http://championship-racing.com/#jinglebellrun

Be part of the largest holiday 5K race series aimed to fight arthritis! Chosen as one of the Most Incredible Themed Races, Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving.
Come run or walk the USATF Certified 5K course (3.1 Miles) or the 1 mile fun run/walk at Rail Road Park in downtown Birmingham, or come and cheer on your #1 team! A good time is promised to all with festivities that include music, Carnival games and kids area, face painting, pictures with Santa, free food and much, much more! The Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis is truly an event that you don’t want to miss!
Join the Arthritis Foundation and the 1,500+ runners and walkers as we Jingle Towards a Cure!! For more help or information about the 2015 Jingle Bell Run/Walk of Birmingham, contact Kayla Smeraglia at [email protected] or call 205-314-8440

When:
Saturday, December 12, 2015
8:00am – Registration and Packet Pickup Open
8:50am – 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close
9:00am – 5K Starts
10:00am – 1 Mile Fun Run Starts
10:25am – Santa Chase Starts
10:30am – 5K Awards Ceremony

Where:
Railroad Park
1600 1st Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35223

Entry Fee:
Team Registration will cut off Friday, December 4th at midnight! NO EXCEPTIONS!!
Online Registration closes Friday, December 11th at 5:00pm.

5K Chip Timed: My finish time will be recorded and posted online, I am eligible to win an Award.
$35 – Registered by July 31st
$40 – August 1st – December 4th
$45 – December 5th - Race Day
Adult Registration ages 12 and up.
Includes commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt
Timing Chip will be on your Bib Number – Be sure to wear your Bib #.
Timing chips will be limited to 500 – Register Early to secure yours.

5K Not Chip Timed: My finish time will NOT be recorded or posted online, I am Not eligible to win an Award.
$30 – Registered by July 31st
$35 – August 1st – December 4th
$40 – December 5th - Race Day
Includes commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt

1 Mile Fun Run:
$30 – Registered by July 31st
$35 – August 1st – RACE DAY
Includes commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt

Jingle in Your Jammies:
$30 – Now till - Race Day
Can’t make the event but still want to fundraise?
We will send your shirt in the mail!

Santa Chase:
$20 – Registered by July 31st
$25 – August 1st – RACE DAY
100 yard dash for children 8 and under. Includes commemorative long-sleeved t-shirt

T-shirts will be given to the FIRST 1,800 registrants ONLY!
Walkers in the 5K or Fun Run are welcome!

Questions about the Jingle Bell Run – 205-314-8440

Pre-Race Packet Pickup (Individual & Team)
Trak Shak – Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 – 10:00am – 6:00pm
Wednesday, December 9, 2015 – 10:00am – 6:00pm

5K – Awards (for runners that paid to be Chip Timed):
1st Overall Male / Female
Age Groups Male / Female (3 deep)
8 and under 30 to 34 55 to 59
9 to 14 35 to 39 60 to 64
15 to 19 40 to 44 65 +
20 to 24 45 to 49
25 to 29 50 to 54

NOTE: If you would like to be eligible for awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required, $5/participant

Parking:
Free parking is available along the outer perimeters of the Park along 1st Avenue South. Please refrain from parking in the spaces allotted for the various local businesses that operate along 1st Avenue South unless you are attending those venues. Also refrain from parking in illegal parking spaces. The Arthritis Foundation is not responsible for tickets/towing costs incurred by an individual. Park patrons are free to use Parking Lot D located on 18th Street and 1st Avenue South at a cost of $2.00. For more information concerning Parking Lot D contact the Birmingham Parking Authority.

Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5 kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. — Be there with bells on!

Questions?: Kayla Smeraglia
Phone: (205) 314-8440
Email: [email protected]