Run, Walk, and Jingle: Iowa Joins the Fight Against Arthritis

It's not too early to talk about the holidays, is it? Some places have had Christmas decorations out since August, so I assume not.

It's especially okay, I feel, if it's a charity event for a great cause!

The Jingle Bell Run is Coming Up

The holiday season is about to get a lot more festive and impactful, with the Arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run.

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On Saturday, December 6th, at Terry Trueblood Recreation Area in Iowa City, families, friends, and coworkers will lace up their shoes, don their holiday costumes, and take part in one of the nation’s largest and most spirited charity runs.

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Participants won’t just be running or walking; they’ll be jingling, too.

Every entrant gets bells to wear, filling the course with the joyful sound of the season.

Jingle Bell Run: Run For a Good Cause

The event raises critical funds to fight arthritis, America’s #1 cause of disability, while uniting the community in holiday cheer.

Teams are encouraged to register together, bringing coworkers, neighbors, or loved ones to share in the celebration.

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Whether you’re there for the run, the fun, or the cause, the Jingle Bell Run is a chance to kick off the holidays with purpose.

To learn more or to register, visit jbr.org/Iowa.

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