2024 Nighttime Jingle Bell Run
- Date Sat 7th December 2024
- Location Midland, Texas
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a magical evening at the 2024 Nighttime Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, December 7, 2024, in the heart of Midland! This festive event promises to be the highlight of the holiday season, featuring a spirited 5k and a delightful 1.5k race. Starting at Scharbauer Elementary School, participants will wind through the enchanting Grasslands Estates West, where the twinkling Christmas lights create a truly festive atmosphere.
The Jingle Bell Run not only offers an exciting race experience but also supports Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin, an organization dedicated to empowering students with vital skills in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Runners can look forward to unique race perks, including custom finisher medals, race bibs, and post-race refreshments. With packet pickup available on December 6 and race day, this event is perfect for families and individuals alike. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the season, stay active, and contribute to a great cause while enjoying the holiday spirit!
The Jingle Bell Run not only offers an exciting race experience but also supports Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin, an organization dedicated to empowering students with vital skills in entrepreneurship and financial literacy. Runners can look forward to unique race perks, including custom finisher medals, race bibs, and post-race refreshments. With packet pickup available on December 6 and race day, this event is perfect for families and individuals alike. Don't miss out on the chance to celebrate the season, stay active, and contribute to a great cause while enjoying the holiday spirit!
Organiser's Description
Join us December 7, 2024 as the stars come out for the most epic nighttime Christmas athletic event. Midland Athletic Company is excited to continue its partnership with Junior Achievement of the Permian Basin to bring Midland its largest and most festive 5k.
Junior Achievement is the worlds largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. JAs programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. More Info Here! [https://permianbasin.ja.org/]
RACE DETAILS:
Date: December 7, 2024
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
sparkles Packet Pick Up 4:45- 5:45pm
sparkles 1.5k mile begins at 5:45pm
sparkles 5k begins at 6:10pm
LOCATION:
Scharbauer Elementary School, 2115 Hereford Blvd., Midland, 79707
ROUTE:
The 5k and 1.5k course begin at Scharbauer Elementary and wind through Grasslands Estates West where the best of Midland's Christmas lights are on display.
RACE PERKS:
Registration for 5k includes: Custom Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Premium Swag provided by generous sponsors, post-race refreshments, and more!
Registration for the 1.5k includes: Custom Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Urban Air Ticket, post-race refreshments, and more!
HYDRATION:
Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (2) aid stations on the course (1) at the 2-mile point in the 5K and (1) at the turn around point for the 1.5k.
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
Runners can pick up their packets at these locations:
sparkles Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, December 6, 2024
10 AM - 6 PM
sparkles Urban Air- 4706 N Midkiff Rd Ste 1, Midland, TX 79705
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 AM - 2 PM
sparkles Scharbauer Elementary School- 2115 Hereford Blvd., Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:45 PM- 5:45PM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, on the course with directions, with post-race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.
*We cannot guarantee GIVEAWAYS will be available to participants who register less than 3 weeks out of event.
*Times subject to change.
*Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed. We ask that you start in the back of the start line corral. Local leash laws apply.
Junior Achievement is the worlds largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about entrepreneurship, work readiness and financial literacy through experiential, hands-on programs. JAs programs help prepare young people for the real world by showing them how to generate wealth and effectively manage it, how to create jobs which make their communities more robust, and how to apply entrepreneurial thinking to the workplace. More Info Here! [https://permianbasin.ja.org/]
RACE DETAILS:
Date: December 7, 2024
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
sparkles Packet Pick Up 4:45- 5:45pm
sparkles 1.5k mile begins at 5:45pm
sparkles 5k begins at 6:10pm
LOCATION:
Scharbauer Elementary School, 2115 Hereford Blvd., Midland, 79707
ROUTE:
The 5k and 1.5k course begin at Scharbauer Elementary and wind through Grasslands Estates West where the best of Midland's Christmas lights are on display.
RACE PERKS:
Registration for 5k includes: Custom Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Premium Swag provided by generous sponsors, post-race refreshments, and more!
Registration for the 1.5k includes: Custom Finisher Medal, Custom Race Bib, Urban Air Ticket, post-race refreshments, and more!
HYDRATION:
Water at the Start/finish area! In addition, there will be (2) aid stations on the course (1) at the 2-mile point in the 5K and (1) at the turn around point for the 1.5k.
RACE PACKET PICK UP:
Runners can pick up their packets at these locations:
sparkles Midland Athletic Company - 3326 N Midkiff Rd. Midland, TX 79705
Friday, December 6, 2024
10 AM - 6 PM
sparkles Urban Air- 4706 N Midkiff Rd Ste 1, Midland, TX 79705
Saturday, December 7, 2024
10 AM - 2 PM
sparkles Scharbauer Elementary School- 2115 Hereford Blvd., Midland, TX 79707
Saturday, December 7, 2024
4:45 PM- 5:45PM
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION:
We cannot throw these races without you! Volunteering provides an opportunity to serve participants at aid stations, on the course with directions, with post-race food and drinks, etc. Need community service hours? We are happy to accommodate you!
Please email [email protected] and let us know if you would like to take part by volunteering.
*We cannot guarantee GIVEAWAYS will be available to participants who register less than 3 weeks out of event.
*Times subject to change.
*Strollers & Dogs: Strollers and leashed dogs are happily allowed. We ask that you start in the back of the start line corral. Local leash laws apply.
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (6:10PM EST)
$38.10
Run or walk this distance and get the most out of the Nighttime Jingle Bell Run and what Grassland Estates West has to offer. This is a chip-timed event. *If you're walking this event please utilize the sidewalks of the neighborhood, when available, per MPD request. -
Santa's Elves 1.5K
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 7th December 2024 (5:45PM EST)
$27.50
This event is perfect for the younger runners/walkers looking to experience a fun run. This is not a timed event.
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