Special Forces Association Jingle Bell Jog
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Special Forces Association Jingle Bell Jog - Fort Walton Beach, FL
The Special Forces Association Chapter 7 presents the annual Jingle Bell Jog on Okaloosa Island at the Island Resort Hotel. The event includes multiple race options and a family friendly after party on the Island Green near the finish area. Food, drinks, music, raffles, prizes and vendor activities are part of the after party.
Distances and events:
- 10K run
- 5K run
- 5K walk
- Kids 1/2 mile fun run (pre-registration required; limit 100 participants)
The 5K and 10K use out-and-back courses along Highway 98 with flat terrain and views of the gulf and bay. Start and finish are at the Island Resort Hotel and the races use a staggered shotgun start with 10K runners, then 5K runners, then 5K walkers. Strollers are allowed but should start at the back. Dogs are not permitted at or in the race.
Awards and finishers:
- All 10K finishers receive a Jingle Bell Jog finisher medal.
- 5K run awards for males and females include overall places and first place age group winners.
- 5K walk and 10K run include overall awards and masters categories.
- Kid finishers receive a custom dog tag medal. All awards are based on gun time.
Registration pricing varies by registration period. Packet pickup is available before race day and on race morning; base access for one pickup location requires DoD ID. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
