2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA
When is 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA?
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA takes place on Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Richmond, VA.
What distances does 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA offer?
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA offers 4 events: Kids Run, 5K Timed, 5K Untimed, Virtual Jingler.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kids Run | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Timed | 5.0 km | $40.00 | Register |
| 5K Untimed | 5.0 km | $35.00 | Register |
| Virtual Jingler | — | $45.00 | Register |
How much does 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA cost?
Registration for 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA held?
2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA is held in Richmond, VA at Bryan Park.
About 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Richmond, VA
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!
5K Map
5K Course Directions
1. The start line is on the course side of the cross walk (barricade ends at crosswalk)
2. Go straight down Commonwealth
3. Cross over Cary Street onto Berkshire
4. Go straight on Berkshire and take a right on Berkshire
5. Take a right on Coventry
6. Take a left on Nottingham
7. Take a right on dover (running with traffic)
8. U-turn onto dover (running with traffic
9. Straight on dover and take a right on Berkshire
10. Straight on Berkshire crossing over Avon Road to Sulgrave Road
11. Straight on Sulgrave then take a right on Sulgrave
12. From Sulgrave take a left on Banbury
13. Go straight down Banbury and take a right on dover (following traffic)
14. U-turn onto dover (following traffic)
15. Straight on Dover then take a right on Berkshire
16. Straight on Berkshire then take a left onto Berkshire
17. Straight on Berkshire cross over Cary continue down Commonwealth to the finish
Courses
Fun Run
Fun Run Directions
1. The start line is on the course side of the cross walk (barricade ends at crosswalk)
2. Go straight down Commonwealth
3. Cross over Cary Street onto Berkshire
4. Go straight on Berkshire and take a right on Berkshire
5. Continue on Berkshire crossing over Coventry
6. Continue on Berkshire to turnaround just before Dover Road (This is Half Way, Reverse route to finish)
7. Continue on Berkshire crossing over Coventry
8. Go straight on Berkshire and take left on Berkshire
9. Cross over Cary Street to Commonwealth
10. Finish
Packet Pickup
Date: Friday, December 12, 2025.
Time: 3:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Location: Mary Munford Elementary School (Under the Gazebo)
Address: 211 Westmoreland Street Richmond, VA 23226
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Date: Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Mary Munford Elementary School (Under the Gazebo)
Address: 211 Westmoreland Street Richmond, VA 23226
Referral Reward
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.
