Jingle Bell Run - Chicago
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Jingle Bell Run - Chicago
The Jingle Bell Run in Chicago is a charity event presented by the Arthritis Foundation on 12/12/2026 at 1601 N Clark St., Chicago, IL 60614. The event offers in-person and virtual participation options and distributes apparel and finisher items to participants.
Race formats listed by the organizer include:
- 5K timed race with a chipped bib
- 5K untimed
- 1 Mile
- Virtual Jingler
All in-person participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal. The timed 5K includes a chipped bib for timing. The virtual option includes a shirt and a medal and is noted as an option for those who cannot attend in person; it also references fundraising for a cure.
Registration windows and fees vary by option. Registration opens June 19, 2026. The in-person 5K and 1 Mile options have registration closing dates in early September 2026; the virtual option remains open through December 13, 2026. Published registration fees are $40.00 for the timed 5K, $35.00 for the untimed 5K and the 1 Mile, and $45.00 for the virtual entry.
The description from the organizer frames the event as a seasonal charity run focused on community participation and fundraising for arthritis-related causes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
