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 12/3 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 HERE

EVENT FEES:
Jingle Bell Run 5K & Virtual FOR 19 & OLDER ONLY $30 till 11/15, $35 11/16-12/2

Jingle Bell Run 5K & Virtual FOR 18 & YOUNGER ONLY $20 till 11/15, $25 11/16-12/2 NOTE- NO COUPON CODES CAN BE USED FOR THIS AGE GROUP.

2mile UNTIMED Health Walk $25 till 11/15, $30 11/16-12/2

JBR Jr. IS FREE ! Recommended for 9yrs & under please.

All 5k & Health Walk participants registered prior to Nov 15th will be guaranteed a shirt size.

Anything after will be available while supplies last. But you may not get a shirt based on our supply.

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 will meet at the finish line and walk 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
10:30am - Post Run Thank You Party + Beer Tent on Nichols Green.

PLEASE RESPECT ALL SOCIAL DISTANCING PROTOCOLS

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

AWARDS- all participants in the TIMED 5k are eligible
Overall Male & Female Champions
Age Group for Male & Female - three deep (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 [email protected] to become a sponsor, or with any Jingle Bell Run questions.