Register Now For The Long Beach Jingle Bell 5K

The City of Long Beach, in cooperation with the Long Beach VFW Post 1384, will host the 5th Annual Jingle Bell 5K Fun Run for Toys for Tots on Saturday, Dec. 7. The run starts on the Long Beach boardwalk, and registration begins at 4 p.m. at the VFW hall, at 675 West Park Ave. The race will begin at 6 p.m. Shuttle buses will bring participants to and from the boardwalk. Santa hats or jingle bells will be given to the first 100 registrants.

The early registration fee is $25 before Dec. 4 at 3 p.m. Day-of Race Registration $30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the VFW hall.

Please bring a new unwrapped toy to donate to the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive.

Start & finish takes place on the boardwalk, rain, snow or shine. Get your holly jolly gear ready to capture your personal record.

Awards Ceremony at the VFW. Presented to: Best Costume, Overall Male and Female finishers; Overall Wheelchair, Top 4 in 14 and under, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ .

Holiday costumes and lights are encouraged ! Register online at https://runsignup.com/Race/NY/LongBeach/RaceSeries, or download an application here.

Specials offered at the VFW lounge for anyone with a race number.