Join us on Saturday, Dec 7th as the Nichols Improvement Association presents the 36th edition of our holiday classic. The NIA Jingle Bell Run takes place on a scenic, rolling hill 5K course through the heart of the Nichols community. Walkers are welcome to participate as well. For our younger runners, we will have our JBR Fun Run prior to the 5k! Our costume contest and a special visit from Santa will elevate the holiday festivities!
PLEASE COME DRESSED TO RUN - There are no indoor changing facilities!
For those of you who want to avoid crowds, you can participate virtually in our "DIY-JBR". This allows the spirit of this community event to live throughout the month of December. Participants will have until Sunday 12/8 to complete their run. You can run the Official JBR course (see course link below) or, if you prefer, you can run a different 5k course. Once you are done you will be able to upload your times into our results database. Please note, virtual participants are not eligible for awards.
Event Schedule:
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 - Post-race snacks & fluids
10:15am - Awards presentation at the radio tent for the TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE CHAMPIONS. All age group awards (listed below) will be distributed from the tent near the finish line as soon as our timer gives us the results!
Awards:
FLEET FEET AWARDS - all participants in the TIMED 5k are eligible to win
The TOP THREE Male & Female Champions will win gift cards from Fleet Feet
First Place $125
Second Place $75
Third Place $50
5k AGE GROUP AWARD CATEGORIES for Male & Female - (1st, 2nd, 3rd)
9 & under
10-12
13-18
19-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
