2026 Jingle Bell Run - Colorado

Get ready for this year’s Jingle Bell Run, the original festive race for charity brought to you by the Arthritis Foundation. Wear your favorite holiday gear, and let's jingle all the way toward a cure!

Whether you're running, walking, or strolling, bring your friends, family, and coworkers along for the ride. Together, we're spreading joy and making strides towards a brighter future — saying "YES" to life, despite arthritis.

Don't miss out on this special occasion to make a real difference while celebrating four decades of impact with the Jingle Bell Run. Let's lace up, hit the pavement, and jingle our way toward victory over arthritis!

RACE DAY INFORMATION

Packet Pick Up:  

Saturday, December 13 from 11am-2pm 

Road Runner Sports in Lone Tree
8457 S. Yosemite St, Lone Tree, CO 80124

*Team Captains – if you or a representative of your team is coming to Packet Pick Up, we ask that you pick up all swag for your entire team.  Please make sure all your team members know that their swag (bib, bells, and t-shirt) will be picked up and distributed to them by their Team Captains. Finisher medals will be picked up at the finish line.  

Large Teams (5+ participants) – Your swag (bib, bells and t-shirts) will be bagged/boxed together for your entire team, whether you pick up at Packet Pickup or on day of registration.  If you do NOT want us to bag/box your team items together, please let us know ASAP and we will not group your team items together.

Jingle Bell Run Event Location: 

Washington Park - Denver 
Enter at East Mississippi and South Franklin  Link to area map here
Denver, CO 

Parking

Parking is available at South High School parking lot (1700 E. Louisiana Avenue) and the streets around Washington Park on a first-come, first-served basis.  Please do not block resident driveways or intersections, and obey all posted parking signs, or your car may be ticketed or towed!

Event Timeline & More: Please visit our Event Information page (https://events.arthritis.org/pages/10386?eventID=1831) for complete schedule and detailed event information.

General Information:

·         All pre-registered participants will receive a 2025 t-shirt and finisher’s medal. **While supplies last; t-shirt availability is dependent on a combination of your registration date and when you pick up your packet** 

·         Everyone is encouraged to pick up packets early on Saturday to avoid waiting in line on the day-of the event.

·         Be sure to visit the expo featuring complimentary access to the Kids Zone, Beer Garden and Pancake Breakfast!

·         Online fundraising for this year’s event continues through 12/31/2025.

What you can do to prepare:  

·         Get your reindeer antlers, festive attire and running shoes ready! 

·         Bring your ID if you are 21+ and plan to participate in the Beer Garden.

·         Send a final text or email to family and friends this week! Give them an update on your fundraising progress and another chance to support you! 

For any questions please reach out to gscheer@arthritis.org

EARN A FREE REGISTRATION TO 2026 JINGLE BELL RUN!

Thank you for being an excellent jingler!

You can continue to spread the cheer by referring your friends to the Jingle Bell Run to join you on race day! As a token of our appreciation, registrants who get 4 referrals will earn a free registration for the 2026 Jingle Bell Run!

Once you register you will get a referral link in your registration email, in your Run Sign Up portal, and in your social media share links. Any registrations made through your referrals will count towards earning your free registration.

Runners who earn a free registration through referrals will get an email from us with their free registration code when 2026 Jingle Bell Run registrations have opened.

Keep spreading the cheer!