2026 Jingle Bell Run - Wichita, KS
Participants can race, jog, or walk through the gardens decked out in festive holiday gear and jingle bells. Options include a timed or untimed 5K, a 1-mile route, and a kids' reindeer dash. The community event combines holiday celebration and athletic fun in support of the Arthritis Foundation.
What to Expect
Festive holiday race raising funds and awareness to cure arthritis.
Event Details
Ages
All ages (Kids Run for 12 and under)
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Arthritis Foundation
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, runners, and walkers supporting an arthritis charity
Vibe
Festive and active
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: 5K Timed: $45; 5K Untimed: $40; 1 Mile: $40; Kids Run: $25 (for children 12 and under); Virtual Jingler: $45. – Get tickets
- Hours: 5K Timed, 5K Untimed, 1 Mile, and Kids Run: 9:00AM CST.
- Parking: For packet pickup, use the garage across from the Ruffin Building, mostly the unreserved stalls on levels 4–6.
- Accessibility: Strollers are welcome on the event course.
Tips & Advice
- Register before November 1 for the lower rate, because entry fees go up in November and rise again on race day itself.
- Pick up your packet on Friday at the Ruffin Building Walkway Cafeteria, parking in the unreserved stalls on levels 4–6 of the garage across the street.
- Choose the 5K Timed if you want official results, and the 5K Untimed if you just want the race-day experience.
- Wear festive holiday gear along with the jingle bells that come with the 5K Timed and Kids' Reindeer Dash registrations.
- Be sure of your plans before you sign up, because registration fees and donations to the Arthritis Foundation cannot be refunded.
Special Events & Promotions
- Registration costs less before November 1 and goes up again on race day
- Virtual Jingler option for people who can't attend, with a shirt and fundraising for the Arthritis Foundation
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Which race options can I choose from?
There's a 5K Timed with official results, a 5K Untimed, a 1 Mile, and the Kids' Reindeer Dash for children 12 and under. If you can't be there, you can sign up as a Virtual Jingler.
Can I bring a stroller?
Yes, strollers are welcome.
Where do I pick up my packet?
Packet pickup is on Friday, December 11, in the Walkway Cafeteria of the Ruffin Building at 100 N. Broadway. Park in the garage directly across the street and use the unreserved stalls, mostly on levels 4–6.
What comes with registration?
The 5K Timed and the Kids' Reindeer Dash both include a shirt and jingle bells. Virtual Jinglers also get a shirt.
Can I take part if I can't make it on race day?
Yes. Sign up as a Virtual Jingler to get a shirt and fundraise for the Arthritis Foundation.
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