2024 NIA JBR - 36th Annual
Sub-events Details
2023 NIAJBR - Virtual
Jingle Bell 5k - 18 yrs and younger only!
2023 NIAJBR - 5K— 19 yrs & older
2023 NIAJBR Junior - Kids Fun Run
2023 NIAJBR Dog Run
2023 NIAJBR - Health Walk
EVENT INFO:
Join us Saturday, Dec 7th as the Nichols Improvement Association presents the 36th 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 12/8 to complete their run. You can run the Official JBR course (see course link below). If you prefer to run a different 5K course - that's totally cool. Once you are done you will be able to upload your tims into our results database.
Our 5k course map https://certifiedroadraces.com/certificate/?type=l&id=CT17003JRG
Our 1.2 mile health walk map http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/?r=7429270
JBR Jr participants will receive a complimentary race bib with the option to purchase commemorative swag.
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 11/30 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday 12/1 3:30pm - 8:30pm
Saturday 12/2 7:30am - 9:30am
YES, you can pick up for other people- we encourage that to save time and stress!
SATURDAY 12/2
Nichols United Methodist Church - 35 Shelton Road
8:45am - JBR Junior participants-meet at the 5k finish line & walk up to the Nichols Fire Station with volunteers.
9:00am - JBR Junior assemble in front of firehouse (1/10 mi north of the church)
9:05am - JBR Junior starts (we recommend Ages 9 & under- parents can accompany the kids)
9:20am - All 5k Runners & 2 mi Walkers assemble at the same start line: announcements & Anthem
9:30am - 5K & health walk start together at the same time/place. Runners with Strollers & Dogs must go towards back of the pack please.
9:45am - Snacks & fluids
10:15am - Awards presentation at the radio tent ONLY TO THE TOP THREE M&F CHAMPIONS- FLEET FEET GIFT CARDS
ALL AGE GROUP AWARDS (listed BELOW) from the tent near the finish as soon as our timer gives us the results!
ORANGE THEORY GIFT CARDS TO THE 100TH, 200TH, AND 300TH FINISHERS!
HIGHLIGHTS
Long-Sleeve Holiday T-Shirts - Guaranteed to 5K & Health Walk registrations by November 15th. After that, while supplies last.
Festive race environment - With many participants decked out for the Holidays
Age Group trophies & medals for Male & Female - (1st, 2nd, 3rd) for 9 & under, 10-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ (if preregistered)
RACE SPONSORS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!!!
Email us jinglebellrun@niatrumbull.org to become a sponsor, or with any Jingle Bell Run questions.