When thinking about signing up for a December race, it is hard to imagine getting all bundled up to run hard in the frosty weather. On the other hand, it is fun to picture getting all decked out to “strut your stuff in your favorite holiday costume.” Complete with jingle bells, of course. The Jingle Bell Run has 5K and 1-mile run or walk options for the adults. Plus, a 1K Kids’ Fun Run, where…
Jingle bells are taking the place of cowbells at this great event in Bend – the Jingle Bell Run! Grab your most festive [running-friendly] outfit and come out for a quick 5K to benefit The Arthritis Foundation. As always, 100% of the proceeds will go toward this cause. There will be a costume contest (and a dog costume contest!) so bring the whole family for the festivities! Stick around after the race for the Bend…
‘Tis the season, for fun holiday cheer and festive holiday themed running events. Come join in the longest running holiday themed 5K race series around. The Jingle Bell Run is a family friendly event put on by the Arthritis Foundation. It is a fun way to get decked out in festive holiday themed sweaters and costumes and race to raise funds for arthritis. Bring friends, family, co-workers, even neighbors on this 5K run/ walk. 100%…
When the weather outside gets frightful, its essential to have fun reasons to get yourself out and moving. And with the Jingle Bell Run, you have a reason to get moving and a way to help others who might not be able to. This run / walk event has many different options for how you can get involved. Along with the 5K, which you can run or walk and be timed or untimed, there…
December is blustery and cold in Oregon and the race scene is a little sparse. However, if you want to run a race and support a great cause in the last month of the year, the Jingle Bell Run is the perfect one to do. The Jingle Bell Run supports the Arthritis Foundation, which is a very important cause that is often under-acknowledged. This year myself and a group of friends ran in honor of a…
The holiday season is in full swing! But with that, race season has slowed down significantly. Cold weather and family obligations make this time of year hard to get out for a fun run. But, if you are looking for a fun race and even one to get your family involved in, there are Jingle Bell Runs in about every corner of the state. If you are in the Eugene area, the Level 32 Racing…
There aren’t always a lot of motivators to run outside when winter comes in Oregon, but The Jingle Bell 5k Run/Walk in Bend kicks off the Bend Christmas parade every year and will get you out the door as well as support a great cause. In addition to the 5k, there is a 1 mile option which is great for the kiddos to participate in. Dress up for this race (and dress WARM) and…
I love it when a race is a good excuse to support a great cause because it’s a win-win for everyone. There are a lot of great causes to choose from, but a friend of mine has a daughter with juvenile arthritis, and that makes the Jingle Bell Run 5k, which supports the Arthritis Foundation, that much more personal for me. Thinking about little kids with swollen joints in need of weekly injections just kind…
Attention Central Oregon runners, and those who want to get away one last time before December and the holidays really hit, the 2016 Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 5K is this Saturday, December 3rd. This race has now hit 25 years and is one of the biggest holiday races in the area and state!
The Jingle Bell Run is always festive and fun, with the real challenge being the weather. It is always hard to leave a warm bed, especially when Oregon weather in December being less than cozy. Thankfully, this year was an exception, with a dry and relatively warm morning awaiting us. With a focus towards running another solid 5K in the 16:30 range to augment the winter training, this was an event I had been looking forward…
