Jingle Bell Run Central Illinois

NOV

8

2026

Charity run in Normal, Illinois on 11/08/2026 offering 5K timed and untimed races, a 1 mile event, and a virtual option with race kit included.

Sun 8 Nov 2026

Merna, Illinois

Website

5 kilometers

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Central Illinois

The Jingle Bell Run in Central Illinois is scheduled for 11/08/2026 at 1500 W Raab Road, Normal, IL. The event is presented by the Arthritis Foundation and includes both in-person races and a virtual participation option.

In-person races include a 5K timed event with a chipped bib, a 5K untimed option, and a 1 mile race. All in-person participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal. Registration for the in-person events opens on 6/19/2026 and closes on 9/1/2026. Entry fees for in-person events are $40 for the timed 5K, $35 for the untimed 5K, and $35 for the 1 mile.

The Virtual Jingler option sends a shirt and medal to participants and supports fundraising for a cure. Virtual registration opens on 6/19/2026 and closes on 11/9/2026. The virtual entry fee is $45.

The event notes four decades of Jingle Bell Run activity with the Arthritis Foundation and is organized to raise funds and awareness for arthritis. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.