Alabama · 5K · 1 Mile
Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL is a 5K and 1 Mile event held in Homewood, Alabama. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 250 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Homewood, AL
- Field size
- ~250 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Homewood, Alabama
- Distances
- 5K, 1 Mile
- Field size
- About 250 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- jbr.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from events.arthritis.org, checked September 23, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM CST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL
Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run at Patriot Park in Homewood, featuring timed and untimed 5K options and a 1 Mile Fun Run.
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Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL: common questions
- When is the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL held?
- In Homewood, Alabama.
- What distances does the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL offer?
- 5K and 1 Mile.
- How many people run the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL?
- About 250 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $40 (from events.arthritis.org, checked September 23, 2026).
- What time does the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL start?
- 9:00 AM CST.
- What is the course like at the Jingle Bell Run - Birmingham, AL?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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