Jingle Bell Run Detroit

Be There With Bells On!

Help keep the tradition going strong by jingling with your family and friends at the Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run.  

Wear your favorite holiday costume and spread good cheer for a great cause. We’re raising awareness and funds to support arthritis research for better treatments and a cure. We’re also helping the Arthritis Foundation develop tools, resources and opportunities to connect with each other. Together, we’re committed to conquering arthritis for good. Please join us!

For help or more information about Jingle Bell Run Detroit, contact Laura Marschner at lmarschner@arthritis.org or call 734.768.0943. Your registration fee and fundraising go to help fight and conquer arthritis.

Event Information
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. 

Event Location
M1 Concourse
1 Concourse Drive
Pontiac, MI 48341

Event Schedule
Sunday, December 8, 2024

8:00 a.m. - Walk-on Registration, Check-in/Packet Pickup Opens, Festivities Begin, Santa & Mrs. Claus Arrive, North Pole Vendors Open, etc.  
9:00 a.m. - Welcome Ceremony, Event Kick-off & Kids Run
9:30 a.m. - Stretches followed by Timed 5K Race & Fun Run/Walk
10:45 a.m. - Closing Ceremony & Awards
12:00 p.m. - Event Finishes

Jingle Bell Run Pricing
5K Timed USATF Certified 5K Route – Includes shirt, medal, timed race bib, 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. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
$55 - Dec. 8 (day of event)

5K Untimed/Kids Run – Includes shirt, medal, untimed race bib, and jingle bells
$35 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$40 - Sept. 1 to Oct. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$45 - Nov. 1 to Dec. 5 at 11:59 p.m.
$50 - Dec. 8 (day of event)

Festivities Only - Just coming for the festive fun! Includes shirt and jingle bells. 
$30 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m. 
$35 - Sept. 1 Dec. 8 (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!
$25 - Until Aug. 31 at 11:59 p.m.
$30 - Sept. 1 to Dec. 8 (day of event)

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
Be ahead of the game and pick up your race packet early!

Farmington Hills: Wednesday, December 4th  1:00pm-7:00pm
   ATI Physical Therapy – Farmington Hills
   33566 W 8 Mile Rd., Suite A, Farmington Hills, MI 48335

Bloomfield Hills: Thursday, December 5th 1:00pm-7:00pm
   ATI Physical Therapy – Bloomfield Hills
   2510 S Telegraph Rd., Suite I&J, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302

Event Day Details

Registration is required to enter venue - all individuals attending must register for the event. Whether you are racing or just there for the fun, please register in advance for faster check in.

Location Details:

M1 Concourse sits at the northwest corner of Woodward Avenue and South Boulevard adjacent to Bloomfield Hills and is bounded by Woodward Avenue on the east and Franklin Road on the west. Major highways, including I-75 and M-59, have exits within a few miles of the property.
Parking: The main entrance is located off Woodward Avenue. All parking is free. The venue gates will open at 7:00 am.

Rain, Snow or Shine: Most festivities will occur inside the event center. The track for the 5k run/walk will be outdoors and will take place in whatever elements Michigan throws at us. Please dress accordingly.

Safety: Only our participants and M1 staff will have access to M1 Concourse for our event. Star EMS will be onsite for the 5k.

No pets allowed at venue. Certified service dogs welcome.
Snacks & drinks will be provided.

Medals: 5K runners/walkers (timed and untimed participants) will receive their medal as they cross the finish line. For the timed category, your bib has a chip on the back to record your 5K time. There will be a QR code onsite to check your race time and finisher status.

Top Finisher medals will be presented at the closing ceremony.

Offline Donation
Checks or Money Orders can be mailed to:
Arthritis Foundation, Inc.
Attn: 2024 Jingle Bell Run - Michigan
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 Michigan, contact Laura Marschner at lmarschner@arthritis.org or call 734-768-0943.