Jingle Run For Arthritis

ROCKY HILL — The arthritis Foundation’s Jingle Bell Run and Chili Walk is Saturday, December 9, at 10 am. The 5K race with start and finish at Elizabeth Park in Hartford. Registration begins at 9 am. The Jingle Bell Bash at the Pond House will feature the music of Night Music Express.

Bring your family to enjoy the fun and festivity of this nationwide fundraising event for the Arthritis Foundation. Individuals are encouraged to run or walk alone or as part of a team. There are incentive prizes for fundraisers and a post-race party for everyone. Dress in holiday garb to be eligible for the costume competition! The race will be held rain, snow, sleet, or shine.

Jingle Bell Run and Chili Walk benefits the Arthritis Foundation’s programs, research, and education. The proceeds will help the Arthritis Foundation improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control, and cure of the more than 100 forms of arthritis that affect over 500,000 Connecticut residents.

To register, volunteer, sponsor, or for more information about to race, contact Debbie Poudrier at 800/541-8350, ext 12, or dpoudrie@arthritis.org.