NIA JBR - 35th Annual

NEW YEAR SPECIAL: Lock in the 2023 JBR for the price of the 2022 JBR price.
EVENT INFO:Join us Saturday, Dec 2nd as the Nichols Improvement Association presents the 35th edition of our holiday classic. The NIAJBR takes place on a scenic rolling hill 5K course through the heart of the Nichols community. Walkers are welcomed to participate as well. PLEASE Come Dressed to Run - There are no indoor changing facilities.
For those that want to avoid the crowds, you can participate virtually or as we call it a "DIY-JBR" which allows the spirit of this community event to live throughout the month of December. Participants will have until 12/24 to complete their run. You can run the Official JBR course where we plan to have event signage along the course on Saturday's & Sundays. Neighbors along the route will also be encouraged to show their support for the runners from the safety of their homes as well. If you prefer to run a different 5K course - that's totally cool.  Upon completion you will be able to upload your times into our results database.
Our 5k course map  HERE
NEW YEAR SPECIAL EVENT FEES:$30 - JBR 5K$25 - 2mile Health Walk$5 - Dog Run (includes bib & bandana)FREE - JBR Jr.
All 5k & Health Walk participants registered prior to Wednesday Nov 16th will receive a commemorative shirt, race bib. Dogs & JBR Jr participants will receive a complimentary race bib with the option to purchase commemorative swag. Shirts for registrations received after Nov 16th will be available while supplies last. You may not get your size, but you will get a shirt.
The Nichols Improvement Association is a Not For Profit organization. Proceeds from the race go back into supporting numerous community events, maintaining our property, ball fields, community playground & the Starkweather House.
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP:NIA Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike (across from the Nichols United Methodist Church)Times/Location subject to change.Thursday 11/    6:30pm - 8:30pmFriday      12/1    3:30pm - 8:30pmSaturday  12/2    7:30am - 9:20amYES, you can pick up for other people- we encourage that to save time and stress!            SATURDAY 12/2Nichols United Methodist Church - 35 Shelton Road8:50am - JBR Junior participants a meet at finish line and walk to Nichols Fire with volunteers.9:00am - JBR Junior assemble in front of firehouse (1/10 mi north of the church > 5K start line)9:05am - JiBR Junior starts (Ages 7+ first followed by Ages 6 and under)9:20am - All Runners & Walkers assemble at 5K start line, announcements, Anthem9:30am - 5K starts - Runners with Strollers & Dogs would go towards back of the pack please.10:15am - Awards10:30 Post Run Thank You Party + Beer Tent on Nichols Green.
PLEASE RESPECT ALL SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS
HIGHLIGHTSLong-Sleeve Holiday T-Shirts - Guaranteed to 5K & Health Walk registrations on or before November 16th. After November 16th, while supplies last.Festive race environment - With many participants decked out for the HolidaysKid's Fun Run - We don't check IDsPost Race After Party + Beer Tent.
AWARDSOverall Male & Female Champions PLUSAge Group for Male & Female - three deep placements (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+
RACE SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!!Email us [email protected] to become a sponsor, or with any Jingle Bell Run questions.