The 19th Annual Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run/Walk is just around the corner. This year’s event is expected to attract 3,000 participants, including 300 children. The 5K run/walk is gaining a strong reputation as one of the ultimate family events in Central Ohio. This year’s run is will start and finish in downtown Columbus, at the corner of High Street and Nationwide Boulevard. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, inside the Franklin Ballroom. Christmas-related entertainment will begin around 9:00 a.m. Then at 10:30 a.m., the Snowflake Run for Kids will be held outside the hotel. The 5K run/walk begins at 11:00 a.m. Come early to hear the sounds of Christmas carols and see exciting dance routines. Jim Hunter & Sue Hagar from Oldies 107.9 and Bob Nunnally from NBC-4 will emcee the event. Afterwards, enjoy a chili buffet provided by Max & Erma’s, as well as awards and great raffle prize packages. In 2004, we set a record for runners and walkers, with more than 2,800 participants. Plus, we raised more money than ever before for this event. Proceeds benefit the Arthritis Foundation, Central Ohio Chapter www.arthritis.org. In addition to being a fun event for local families, the Jingle Bell Run raises money that helps the Central Ohio Chapter fund programs and services that assist people in 25 counties. Arthritis affects 765,000 people in central Ohio, including 5,000 children. Over 70 million people nationwide (1 in 3 Americans) have one of the 100 forms of arthritis. It is the number one cause of disability in the U.S. The Arthritis Foundation provides programs and services to assist them in taking control of their disease as well as funding research for a cure.Take the Team Challenge; become a Team Captain and form a team of ten or more members. Then, raise money through pledges and sales of raffle tickets. You can register online at www.jinglebellruncolumbus.org or by calling 614-876-8200

Distance: 5K
Date & Time: Sunday, December 04, 2005 @ 11:00 A.M.
Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel - Franklin Ballroom - Downtown Columbus at the corner of Nationwide Blvd. & High St.

Awards:
There are fantastic prizes and fun to be had by all.

Race Divisions:

Entry Fees:
$20 pre-registration and $25 on race day

Packet Pickup:
FrontRunner 1344 W. Lane Ave. 614.486.0301 at the following times:
Sunday 11/27 - Saturday 12/03
Store Hours are Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.,
Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup:
From 8:30 A.M. to 10:45 A.M.. *NO ENTRY after 10:45 A.M.

Race Packets:
All participants will receive the official Jingle Bell Run long-sleeved T-shirt!

Certification Information: