Jingle Bell Run - Newport News
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Jingle Bell Run - Newport News
The Jingle Bell Run in Newport News is a charity event organized by the Arthritis Foundation on December 5, 2026 at 51 Copeland Lane, Newport News, VA 23601. The event marks four decades of the Jingle Bell Run series and includes both in-person and virtual options.
In-person offerings include a timed 5K and an untimed 5K. A separate kids run is open to participants ages 12 and under. A virtual 5K option is also available for those who will not attend in person. All in-person participants receive a shirt, jingle bells, and a medal. The timed 5K includes a chipped bib. The virtual option provides a shirt and an opportunity to fundraise for a cure.
Registration opens June 19, 2026. Registration deadlines differ by option: the timed and untimed 5K registrations close August 31, 2026; the kids run registration closes October 31, 2026; the virtual 5K registration closes December 5, 2026. Published registration fees are $40 for the timed 5K, $35 for the untimed 5K, $25 for the kids run, and $45 for the virtual 5K.
The event description focuses on charitable fundraising and participant benefits such as event apparel and commemorative items. Event format includes both competitive timing and noncompetitive participation choices. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
