Ronnie's Jingle Bell 5k Run
Saturday, December 19, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Apollo Beach, Florida
$40.75–$43.39 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join us for the uplifting Ronnie's Jingle Bell 5K Run on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the beautiful setting of Apollo Beach, Hillsborough. This heartfelt event honors the memory of Ronnie and Sharon, two beloved individuals whose lives were tragically cut short. The 5K run/walk aims to raise awareness about addiction and provide hope to families affected by this critical issue. It’s more than just a race; it’s a community gathering that champions healing, support, and the belief that recovery is possible. Participants will not only enjoy a spirited run but also contribute to a cause that brings education and resources to those in need. Lace up your running shoes and be part of a day filled with purpose, positivity, and strength as we come together to make a difference in the lives of many.
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OUR STORY
IN A SINGLE MOMENT, EVERYTHING CAN CHANGEAND FOR OUR FAMILY, THAT MOMENT CAME ON DECEMBER 10, 2014, WHEN WE LOST OUR BELOVED SON, RONNIE. OUT OF THAT HEARTBREAK, RONNIES RUN WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2015 AS A WAY TO HONOR HIS LIFE, PRESERVE HIS MEMORY, AND BRING HOPE TO OTHERS FACING SIMILAR PAIN.
RONNIE WAS A COMPASSIONATE, INTELLIGENT, AND DETERMINED YOUNG MAN. HE ATTENDED ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, WHERE HE EARNED HIS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE AND WAS JUST ONE SEMESTER AWAY FROM COMPLETING HIS BACHELORS DEGREE WHEN HIS LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY CUT SHORT.
THEN, MARCH 22, 2026, OUR HEARTS WERE BROKEN AGAIN WHEN OUR DAUGHTER, SHARON, PASSED AWAY FROM LIVER FAILURE. SHARON WAS A REGISTERED NURSE, A LOVING MOTHER OF TWO DAUGHTERS, AND A PROUD GRANDMOTHER. SHE TOUCHED MANY LIVES WITH HER COMPASSION AND IS DEEPLY MISSED.
AFTER LOSING BOTH RONNIE AND SHARON, I KNEW IT WAS TIME TO BRING RONNIES RUN BACKNOT ONLY TO HONOR THEM, BUT ALSO TO REMEMBER THE MANY LIVES LOST TO ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM.
NO PARENT SHOULD EVER HAVE TO ENDURE THE LOSS OF A CHILD.
TODAY, RONNIES RUN 5K RUN/WALK HONORS RONNIE AND SHARON, AND EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY ADDICTION.
OUR MISSION IS TO BRING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, HOPE, AND RESOURCES TO THOSE STRUGGLING AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. WE WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW HELP IS AVAILABLE, RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE, AND NO ONE IS ALONE.
ABOVE ALL, OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST HAS CARRIED US THROUGH. WE BELIEVE HE BRINGS HOPE, PEACE, AND STRENGTH, AND HAS CALLED US TO SHARE OUR STORY TO HELP OTHERS FIND HEALING.
BY PARTICIPATING IN RONNIES RUN, YOU ARE HELPING RAISE AWARENESS, SUPPORT FAMILIES, AND ENCOURAGE RECOVERYENSURING RONNIES AND SHARONS LIVES CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
IN A SINGLE MOMENT, EVERYTHING CAN CHANGEAND FOR OUR FAMILY, THAT MOMENT CAME ON DECEMBER 10, 2014, WHEN WE LOST OUR BELOVED SON, RONNIE. OUT OF THAT HEARTBREAK, RONNIES RUN WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2015 AS A WAY TO HONOR HIS LIFE, PRESERVE HIS MEMORY, AND BRING HOPE TO OTHERS FACING SIMILAR PAIN.
RONNIE WAS A COMPASSIONATE, INTELLIGENT, AND DETERMINED YOUNG MAN. HE ATTENDED ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE, WHERE HE EARNED HIS ASSOCIATE OF ARTS DEGREE AND WAS JUST ONE SEMESTER AWAY FROM COMPLETING HIS BACHELORS DEGREE WHEN HIS LIFE WAS TRAGICALLY CUT SHORT.
THEN, MARCH 22, 2026, OUR HEARTS WERE BROKEN AGAIN WHEN OUR DAUGHTER, SHARON, PASSED AWAY FROM LIVER FAILURE. SHARON WAS A REGISTERED NURSE, A LOVING MOTHER OF TWO DAUGHTERS, AND A PROUD GRANDMOTHER. SHE TOUCHED MANY LIVES WITH HER COMPASSION AND IS DEEPLY MISSED.
AFTER LOSING BOTH RONNIE AND SHARON, I KNEW IT WAS TIME TO BRING RONNIES RUN BACKNOT ONLY TO HONOR THEM, BUT ALSO TO REMEMBER THE MANY LIVES LOST TO ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM.
NO PARENT SHOULD EVER HAVE TO ENDURE THE LOSS OF A CHILD.
TODAY, RONNIES RUN 5K RUN/WALK HONORS RONNIE AND SHARON, AND EVERY FAMILY AFFECTED BY ADDICTION.
OUR MISSION IS TO BRING AWARENESS, EDUCATION, HOPE, AND RESOURCES TO THOSE STRUGGLING AND TO THEIR FAMILIES. WE WANT PEOPLE TO KNOW HELP IS AVAILABLE, RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE, AND NO ONE IS ALONE.
ABOVE ALL, OUR FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST HAS CARRIED US THROUGH. WE BELIEVE HE BRINGS HOPE, PEACE, AND STRENGTH, AND HAS CALLED US TO SHARE OUR STORY TO HELP OTHERS FIND HEALING.
BY PARTICIPATING IN RONNIES RUN, YOU ARE HELPING RAISE AWARENESS, SUPPORT FAMILIES, AND ENCOURAGE RECOVERYENSURING RONNIES AND SHARONS LIVES CONTINUE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE.
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Location
Dorothy York Innovation Academy, Apollo Beach, 33572, FL, United States
Ronnie's Jingle Bell 5k Run
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