2026 Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL

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!

Pre-Race Packet Pickup: Individual & Team Wednesday, December 2, 2026 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2026 - 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Trak Shak – Homewood 2839 18th Street South Homewood, AL 35209 [ Directions | Map ]

Race Day Location: Saturday, December 5, 2026 Patriot Park 710 Oak Grove Road Homewood, AL 35209 [ Directions | Map ] Start / Finish Line Roads Blocked [ PDF Map ].

Schedule: Saturday, December 5, 2026 7:30 a.m. – Registration and Packet Pickup Open 8:30 a.m. – Opening ceremony 8:45 a.m. – 5K Registration and Packet Pickup Close 8:45 a.m. – Warm Up 8:50 a.m. – Line up for the 5K 8:55 a.m. - Wheelchair and Frame Runners Start 9:00 a.m. – 5K Starts 9:02 a.m. – Line up for the 1 Mile Fun Run or Walk 9:05 a.m. – 1 Mile Fun Run Starts 10:15 a.m. – 5K Awards Ceremony

Virtual Runner T-shirts will be mailed to the address provided during registration after the race date.

5K & 1 Mile Course: 5K Course Map : [ PDF Click Here ]   5K Course Map: [ Online Click Here ] 1 Mile Course Map: [ PDF Click Here ]   1 Mile Course Map: [ Online Click Here ]

5K Finisher medals provided. Top Fundraiser and costume contest winner awards Fun Zone for the Kids.

5K – Awards (for runners who paid to be Chip Timed): Top 3 Overall Male / Female Top 3 in Age Groups Male / Female: 0 – 14,  15 – 19, 20 – 29, 30 – 39, 40 – 49, 50 – 59, 60+

5K - Awards Wheelchair / Frame Runners (for runners who paid to be Chip Timed): The overall winners will receive an award.

NOTE:  If you would like to be eligible for awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required, $5/participant