JINGLE BELL JOG 5K AND RUDOLPH'S FUN RUN

🎄 Race Overview

Back for 2024! Come and join us for the only race of its kind through one of Long Island's largest Christmas Tree Farms! Lewin's Christmas Tree Farm on Fresh Pond Avenue in Calverton!

🏅 Participant Perks

• Bells: All participants will be given special bells to attach to their sneakers to add to the holiday spirit!
• Awards: We'll have special awards for the overall winners!
• Hot Chocolate: Plus HOT CHOCOLATE for all participants!
• Fun Activities: Pictures with Santa, free Christmas tree and wreath raffles, and a Best Holiday Costume Contest!

🕰️ Race Day Details

• Registration: Bib number pickup / day-of registration is on-site starting at 7:30am.
• Start Times: Jingle Bell Jog 5K starts at 9:00am, Rudolph's Fun Run starts at 8:30am.
• Eligibility: Jogging strollers are welcome! Just be mindful that much of the course is split between gravel trail and grass/dirt paths.
• Special Awards: Trees will be awarded to the overall male/female 5K champions.

🥇 Awards and Amenities

Top three male and female finishers overall, and top three males and females in age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+.

• T-Shirts: Long Sleeve T-shirts guaranteed for participants who register by November 27th!
• Raffles: Raffle off trees and wreaths for those who bring a non-perishable food item on race day.
• Tree Cutting: If you would like to go cut down/pick a tree after you race, that will be at an additional cost.

🦙 Rudolph's Fun Run

This Fun Run is open to children 12 and under, covering approximately 1/4 mile.

💵 Entry Fees

• Jingle Bell Jog 5K: $30 with event shirt guaranteed if registered by November 27th, $35 Day-of.
• Rudolph's Fun Run: $20 with event shirt guaranteed if registered by November 27th, $25 Day-of.

🏃‍♀️ Virtual Race Information

You may run your race anywhere you choose at your own convenience and post your results anytime before December 19th, 2023 at 9 pm. Complete your run, and upload your results and photos on the race website. Don’t forget to print out your finisher's certificate after you submit your time!

💖 Charitable Giving Initiative

The STRONG ISLAND RUNNING CLUB recognizes the importance of giving back to our community. We have aligned ourselves to assist in fundraising on behalf of TEAM RED WHITE AND BLUE, a charity that assists our wounded veterans. Please consider donating at checkout and bring a non-perishable food item to this event for our ongoing effort to help ISLAND HARVEST feed our neighbors.

📅 Event Details

For more details, please visit the official race page: Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Rudolph's Fun Run.