Jingle Bells Run 5K Hitting The Streets In Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ — The Toms River Police Foundation is hosting the annual Jingle Bells Run in downtown Toms River on Sunday.

The 24th running of the event, which includes a 5K, a kiddie dash and a 1-mile fun run, raises funds for scholarships for local high school students and a spotlight charity.

The 2023 run is supporting the RWJ Barnabas Health Field of Dreams in Toms River. The Field of Dreams is a privately funded sports complex that provides opportunities for special needs individuals of all ages and abilities to engage, explore and socialize together. Its mission is to increase awareness of our special needs community and provide an inclusive environment in which those with special needs can play and interact together.

The Jingle Bells Run is set for Sunday, Dec. 3, with the kiddie dash starting at 2:45 p.m., the 1-mile fun run at 3 p.m., and the 5K starting at 3:30 p.m.

You can register for the race online.