The Jingle Bell Run in Racine is right around the corner! It kicks off Saturday, December 4th at 9:30 a.m. at Racine Lutheran High School. Register online at www.jbrracine.kintera.org. Registration fees are $25 for adults and $15 for children 12 and under. Registration can also be done on race day between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Kid’s Race!
This year, we are holding a kid’s race at 9:00 AM prior to the 5K event. Participants in each age group will receive a prize.
Race 1: Children 3 and under, Children 4-6
Race 2: Children 7-8, Children 9-10
Children 10 & under are welcome to participate in both the Kid’s Race and the 5K event!
Pre-Event Packet Pickup
Save time in line and pick up your packet early! You may pick up your event materials on Friday, December 3 between 4:00 and 7:00 PM at Racine Lutheran High School, 251 Luedtke Ave, Racine.
AWARDS
Top Pledge-Raising Team
The team raising the most pledges will receive a team prize.
Largest Team
The team captain of the largest team will receive a prize.
Fastest Team
A traveling plaque will be awarded to the team finishing in first place, determined by the average time of the five fastest runners.
Team Spirit Award
This coveted award will go to the team displaying the most holiday enthusiasm before and during the event.
Team members are also eligible for individual pledge prizes and medals.
Individual Awards
The top overall male and female finishers will receive medals, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each of the following age brackets:
10 & under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29
30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59
60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and over
Costume Contest
Show your holiday spirit and don your most creative costume! Prizes will be awarded in the following categories during the post-event celebration:
Group: two or more individuals dressing with a common theme
Individual: best costume over the age of 12
Child: best costume for 12 and under
We hope to see everyone there with bells on! But, if you can’t make this JBR, register for one of our other awesome races across the state:
(12/4/10) – Green Bay, http://www.jbrgreenbay.kintera.org
(12/4/10) – Janesville, http://www.jbrjanesville.kintera.org
(12/4/10) – Racine, http://www.jbrracine.kintera.org
(12/11/10) – Eau Claire, http://www.jbreauclaire.kintera.org
(12/11/10) – Madison, http://www.jbrmadison.kintera.org
(12/11/10) – Marinette/Menominee, http://www.jbrmm.kintera.org
(12/11/10) – Wausau, www.jbrwausau.kintera.org
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