The Mills At Jersey Gardens To Host Annual Jingle Bell Run 5K

ELIZABETH, NJ — The Mills at Jersey Gardens is hosting the 8th annual Jingle Bell Run 5K in partnership with the Elizabeth PBA #4 Civic Association, to raise funds for Children’s Specialized Hospital on Sunday, Dec. 9.

Runners and walkers of all ages are welcome to participate in the holiday-themed race and will receive special Jingle Bell Run 5K gear, swag bags and jingle bells for shoelaces. First, second, and third place male and female winners will be awarded gift cards of $250, $100 and $50, respectively.

Following the race, registered participants are invited to enjoy a complimentary pancake breakfast provided by IHOP. Friends and family are welcome to enjoy breakfast, as well, by making a donation to Children’s Specialized Hospital.

The race will take place at Jersey Gardens on a USATF certified course. Registration begins at 7 a.m. to 8 a.m., while participants can collect their packets and shirts from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The 5K will start at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 9:30 a.m. Afterwards, the awards ceremony and breakfast will run from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Participants can register online for $35 by visiting the Children’s Specialized Hospital event page here, or can register on-site the day of the event for $40.

For more information, visit The Mills at Jersey Gardens website linked here.

(Image via Mills at Jersey Gardens: Jingle Bell Run in 2016)

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