2026 Jingle Bell Run - Atlanta, GA

✦ EVENT DETAILS ✦

The Arthritis Foundation’s original Jingle Bell Run is a fun way to get decked out and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. The 2026 Jingle Bell Run Atlanta is an official qualifying race for the Atlanta Journal-Constitution Peachtree Road Race. Visit the Atlanta Track Club for information on qualifying races.

✦ EVENT LOCATION ✦

Race Location

Brook Run Park
4770 N. Peachtree Rd
Dunwoody, GA 30338 US View Location on Map

✦ EVENT SCHEDULE ✦

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026

• 8:00 a.m. – Registration, packet pickup, and Winter Wonderland festivities begin
• 8:40 a.m. – Opening Ceremony, Meet Our Honorees, and Costume Contest
• 9:00 a.m. – Timed 5K Race, Untimed 5K, Walkers, and Waggers begin
• 10:00–10:15 a.m. – Fun Run
• 10:15 a.m. – Post-Race Celebration and Awards

5K Timed

For runners who want the full race-day experience and official results. Includes shirt and jingle bells.

$40 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 11 at 11:59 p.m.
$55 - Dec. 12 (day of event)

Virtual Jingler

Can’t attend the event, but still want to be part of the fun? Choose this option to receive a shirt and fundraise for a cure!

$45 - Until Dec. 12.

Registration fees and donations cannot be refunded. Your fundraising dollars are put to work immediately and enable the Arthritis Foundation to continue critical programs and services in our community.

✦ PACKET PICKUP ✦

December 10, 2026

2:30 - 6:30 p.m.

Road Runner Sports Store
3756 Roswell Road NE, Atlanta, GA 30342

✦ EVENT DAY DETAILS ✦

Parking Information

Enter Brook Run Park from Peeler Road onto DeKalb Drive. Take your first left after the maintenance shop into the parking lot. The event takes place at the green space by the pavilion. Please note that the Dunwoody farmers market will also be taking place at the opposite end of the park.

Dogs Welcome

Dogs must remain leashed at all times outside the designated dog park. For everyone's safety, please use a short, non-retractable leash and keep your dog close throughout the event.

Strollers Welcome

Strollers are welcome on the course. We ask that participants with strollers' line up behind timed runners toward the back of the starting area.

Course Information

Course Map

Award Categories & Top Finisher Information

First, second, and third place medals will be awarded to male and female finishers in the following age groups: 9 and under | 10–14 | 15–19 | 20–29 | 30–39 | 40–49 | 50–59 | 60–69 | 70–79 | 80 and over

Overall Awards

Top Male and Female Finishers Under 40

Top Male and Female Masters Finishers (40+)

✦ OFFLINE DONATIONS ✦

Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:

Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2026 Jingle Bell Run - Atlanta
C/o: {Participant Name or Team Name}
1355 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 600
Atlanta, GA 30309

Please include the Fundraising Donation Submission Form with all mailed in donations.

For more help or information about this year's Jingle Bell Run Atlanta,
contact Carrie Mapp at cmapp@arthritis.org or call 470-548-7615.