Get Your Jingle On with a Festive 5K at The Mills at Jersey Gardens

The 5th Annual Jingle Bell Run, hosted by The Mills at Jersey Gardens and the Elizabeth PBA Local #4, will be held on Sunday, Dec. 6.

In the spirit of the holiday season, hundreds of runners are invited to take part in the festive, USATF-certified 5K race around the mall.

This year’s proceeds will benefit the Children’s Specialized Hospital, the nation’s largest provider of pediatric rehabilitation services with ten sites in New Jersey, serving more than 19,000 children with special needs each year. In 2014, The Mills at Jersey Gardens raised more than $6,000 for Children’s Specialized Hospital.

“The Children’s Specialized Hospital is an amazing place and we are thrilled to be able to support the hospital,” said Richard Steinke Elizabeth PBA Local #4 president. “The dedication and care the staff provides to the kids and their families is unparalleled and we are proud to assist in their meaningful work.”

Runners are invited to grab their garland and join the Fun Run with Santa at 8:15 a.m. The 5K will officially begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and costs $35 ($25 prior to race day) where participants will receive special Jingle Bell 5K gear, a swag bag and jingle bells to attach to shoes.

Following the race, an awards ceremony and complimentary pancake breakfast will be served in the dining emporium. Over $1,000 in prizes will be awarded for top finishers in an awards ceremony that will be taking place at 9:30 a.m. Special sponsors include IKEA and IHOP at The Mills at Jersey Gardens.

“We are excited to host the Jingle Bell Run once again,” said Crystal Fresco, Director of Marketing and Business Development, The Mills at Jersey Gardens. “The 5K is a highly anticipated event each year by our retailers and our customers to help issue in the holiday season. The funds from the run will specifically support the hospital’s martial arts program for patients with special needs.”

For more information or to register, visit www.jinglebellrun5K.org; email jinglebellrun5k@gmail.com or call: (908) 578-8361.