Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel
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Event
The 2025 Jingle Bell Run, Walk & Wheel takes place in downtown Essex, Ontario, at Ken Knapp Ford on Sunday, November 9, 2025. The event supports Community Living Essex County and its programs for more than 700 children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities. It includes multiple race and participation options and uses chip timing provided by WRACE.
Details
Distances and formats include:
- 2 km - run, walk, wheel
- 5 km - run, walk, wheel
- Little Elf Run - ages 6 and under (free)
All participants receive a medal; the first 400 registrants receive a long-sleeved event shirt and a free jingle bell while supplies last. Wheelers may bring one support person at no charge. Only working service dogs are permitted; pets are not allowed.
Registration notes: online registration closes November 4. Early bird pricing runs through October 9; published fees indicate adults at $35 and children 13 and under at $20 during early bird, increasing to $40 and $25 afterward. Participants may pay the entry fee or collect a minimum of $50 in pledges. Race kit pick-up is available Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8 at Ken Knapp Ford. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.