Jingle Bell 5K Run
Jingle Bell 5K Run / Walk
for Arthritis
Patriot Park
Homewood, AL
December 5, 2026 ~ 9:00am
Benefits:
Be There with Bells On!
Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run.
Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources, and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!
For help or more information about Jingle Bell Run Birmingham, contact Melissa Hughey at Mary Melton at mmelton@arthritis.org 205-859-1305. Your registration fee and fundraising go to help fight and conquer arthritis!
Pre-Race Packet Pickup (Individual & Team)
Trak Shak – Homewood
1839 18th Street South
Homewood, AL 35209
[Directions | Map]
Wednesday, December 2, 2026 – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 3, 2026 – 3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
When:
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Race Day Event Schedule – Patriot Park – Homewood, AL
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.
Where:
Patriot Park
710 Oak Grove Rd.
Homewood, AL 352092
[Directions | Map]
Start / Finish Line Roads Blocked [PDF Map].
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.
How to wear your Bib Number and Timing Chip:
5K participants (who paid the $5 extra) will be Chip Timed to process race results, and your 5K finish time will be posted for you to see. Please wear your Bib Number on the FRONT of your shirt during the race. [Example] Remember to bring your Bib Number on Race day. No Bib Number means no recorded time. The timing chip is located on the backside of your Bib Number.
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+
NOTE: If you would like to be eligible for awards, the purchase of the Timing Chip is required, $5/participant
Tips on Running in COLD weather [Click Here]
It can be cold, so make sure you have the right clothing.
35209 (Weather Forecast – Birmingham, AL)
Start a Team & Fundraise:
Who:
Form a team with your
family, friends, co-workers,
civic group, church, neighbors
fellow runners, school club, etc.
Donate to the Arthritis Foundation:
Why:
To help raise funds & awareness on behalf of the
1.2 million adults & 5,000 kids in Alabama
suffering from arthritis.
Jingle Bell Run/Walk® is a fun and festive way to kick off your holidays by helping others! Wear a holiday-themed costume. Tie jingle bells to your shoelaces. Run or walk a 5-kilometer route with your team members and celebrate the season by giving. — Be there with bells on!
Parking:
Parking and restrooms are available on-site at Patriot Park. Suggested parking: the pool parking lot, paid parking lot by the church. If you need to leave early, do not park on Oak Grove Rd, as we will be blocking the road for the start/finish line.
Start / Finish Line Roads Blocked [PDF Map]. Police will block roads along the route when runners/walkers are present.
Bandit Policy:
Bandits are unregistered runners or walkers attempting to participate in the run or walk events. Running without registration is not permitted in the 5K. Please be sure to register for the Jingle Bell Run 5K so that you can enjoy all that the race has to offer. Everyone in the 5K will need to wear their Bib Number, which shows you are a registered participant. All proceeds of the event go to the Arthritis Foundation.
Pets at the Race: If you choose to bring your pet, please be sure to follow Homewood City Ordinance and Patriot Park Rules. All pets must be on a leash. Please clean up after your pet. The actions of the pet are the responsibility of the pet owner/caretaker.
Strollers at the Race: If you are participating with a stroller and/or children, we ask that you keep your children with you at all times and that you start from the back of the starting line. This will allow your family members and our other participants a safer race experience.
Bib Number Transfer and Cancellation Policy:
There are NO refunds of registration fees. **If you need to make changes to your registration or transfer to another participant, [Click Here] for instructions on how to change your registration. This event will occur rain or shine, warm or cold. We reserve the right to cancel in extreme circumstances. In that event, there will be no refunds; rather, your entry fee will be used as a donation to the Arthritis Foundation (501c3).
2025 5K Results:
5K Searchable Results
Race Day Photos:
2025 Photos
