Jingle Bell Jog

Saturday, December 16, 2023 Past event

11:00 AM CST

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Free–$44.25 · 5 races

5km

Event summary

Join us for the festive celebration of fitness at the 10th Annual Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December 16th, 2023, in beautiful Fayetteville, Arkansas! This exciting event invites runners and walkers of all ages and skill levels to participate in a cheerful 5K and a special Children’s Fun Run. Embrace the holiday spirit by sporting your ugliest Christmas sweater, Santa hats, or anything that jingles and sparkles as you make your way through the course.

The Jingle Bell Jog kicks off at 8:00 am, with light snacks provided to fuel your joyous journey. The first 200 children aged 12 and under will receive a festive swag bag, and every finisher will be awarded a medal to commemorate their accomplishment. Awards will also be presented to the fastest participants in each age group, so bring your A-game! Proceeds from this merry event support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, enhancing education, entertainment, and recreation for the thousands of visitors and students who enjoy the garden each year. Don’t miss out on the fun—come run, walk, and be merry at this beloved holiday tradition!

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Races

5k Run/Walk

Incl. $4.25 Fee & Knit Heathered Watch Cap Pom on top

The 5K course begins & finishes inside the Botanical Garden and is out & back along Lake Fayetteville Trail and the Razorback Greenway.

10:00 AM CST

$44.25

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5k Team - 4

Incl. $3.90 Fee & Knit Heathered Watch Cap Pom on top

Team of 4 - Save $5/person by registering as a team. The 5K course begins & finishes inside the Botanical Garden and is out & back along Lake Fayetteville Trail and the Razorback Greenway.

10:00 AM CST

$38.90

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Adaptive 5k

Incl. $4.25 Fee &

5K category for adaptive / mobile assitance.

10:00 AM CST

$44.25

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Children's Fun Run - 6 - 12

Incl. $3.43 Fee & Knit Heathered Watch Cap Pom on top

The Childrens Fun Run takes place inside the garden. Ages 5 & over ~ 1 mile on the gardens paved and dirt trail.

10:45 AM CST

$25.93

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FREE Little Sprouts Fun Run - Ages 5 and Under

No charge and everyone receives a participation prize! 5 and under, 3 laps around the Great Lawn

11:00 AM CST

Free

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Organiser's description

Runners and walkers of all levels and ages are invited to participate in the 10th Annual Jingle Bell Jog 5K & Childrens Fun Run on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16TH, 2023. Ugly Christmas sweaters, Santa hats, elf ears anything that sparkles and jingles is highly encouraged! The first 200 children (12 and under) will receive a swag bag. Light snacks are included the morning of the race starting at 8:00 am. Come run, walk and be merry! No pets please.

All race finishers will receive a finisher medal. Awards will also be handed out to the fastest girl/woman and boy/man in each age group.

Proceeds support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks mission to provide education, entertainment and recreation for the over 80,000 visitors and students who visit the garden each year.