Jingle Bell Run 5k Road Race To Benefit Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation

ELIZABETH, NJ — The 2016 Jingle Bell Run 5k road race, organized by the The Mills at Jersey Gardens and Elizabeth PBA #4 Civic Organization, will raise money for kids at Children's Specialized Hospital Foundation.

The USATF-certified 5K race will go around the mall and will begin immediately following the "Santa Claus Fun Run", a short distance sprint with Santa, free for all children at The Mills Jersey Gardens Mall on a USATF certified course (NJ11540JHP).

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 over 19,000 children with special needs each year. In 2015, The Mills at Jersey Gardens raised more than $15,000 for Children’s Specialized Hospital.

The Fun Run with Santa will begin at 8:15 a.m. and the 5K will officially begin at 8:30 a.m. in the parking lot. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and costs $35 ($30 prior to race day).

All runners receive special Jingle Bell 5k gear, a swag bag and jingle bells for their shoes.

Following the race, an awards ceremony and complimentary pancake breakfast for registered runners and walkers courtesy of IHOP will be provided.

Friends and Family are welcome to participate in breakfast when they give a donation to Children's Specialized Hospital.

Gift cards are awarded to the 1st ($250), 2nd ($100), and 3rd ($50) Place Male/Female finishers.

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

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