2024 NIA Jingle Bell Run - 36th Annual

1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull CT

Saturday, December 7th, 2024

🎉 Event Overview

Date: Saturday, Dec 7th, 2024
Location: 1773 Huntington Turnpike, Trumbull, CT
Event: 36th Annual NIA Jingle Bell Run
Course: Scenic, rolling hill 5K course through the Nichols community

👟 Participation Details

Walkers: Welcome to participate!
JBR Fun Run: For younger runners prior to the 5K.
Costume Contest: Join in the holiday festivities!
Santa: A special visit will elevate the fun!

🏃 Important Notes

Dress Code: Please come dressed to run - no indoor changing facilities!
Virtual Option: Participate in the "DIY-JBR" for those avoiding crowds.
Completion: You have until Sunday 12/8 to submit your times.
Awards: Note that virtual participants are not eligible for awards.

🗺️ Course Maps

5K Course Map: View Here
Health Walk Map: View Here

💲 Event Fees

5K (19 YRS & OLDER): $30 before 11/18, $35 11/18-12/1, $38 12/2-12/7
5K (18 & YOUNGER): $20 before 11/18, $25 11/18-12/7 (no coupon codes for this age group)
1.25mi Health Walk: $25 before 11/18, $30 11/18-12/7
Jr. 1/3mi Kids Fun Run: Free (Recommended for age 9yrs & under)

📦 Bib & Shirt Pickup

Location: NIA Starkweather House - 1773 Huntington Turnpike
Dates: Thursday 12/5, Friday 12/6, Saturday 12/7
Times: 12/5 6:30pm - 8:30pm, 12/6 3:30pm - 8:30pm, 12/7 7:30am - 9:30am
Pickup for Others: Yes, encourage to save time!

🚗 Event Parking

Parking Assistance: Volunteers will direct you to available parking areas.

⏰ Race Day Schedule

8:45am: JBR Junior participants meet at the 5k finish line.
9:00am: JBR Junior assembles in front of firehouse.
9:20am: All 5k Runners & Walkers assemble for announcements & Anthem.
9:30am: 5K & health walk start together.
10:15am: Awards presentation at the radio tent.

🏆 Awards

Fleet Feet Awards: Top Three Male & Female Champions win gift cards.
5k Age Group Award Categories: 1st, 2nd, 3rd for various age groups.
Best Costume Award: Detail to come!

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Race Sponsors: Always welcome!
Support Options: Visit the online signup form.
Contact: Email us at sponsorships@niatrumbull.org to discuss sponsorship.

🌟 Community Impact

The Nichols Improvement Association is a volunteer-run 501c3 nonprofit organization. Proceeds from the Jingle Bell Run go back into supporting our community events, maintaining our historic property – including our Moore ball fields, the NIA playground, and Starkweather House.