Jingle Bell Run Is On For 8th Year In Natick

NATICK, MA—This annual fun run is limited to 700 runners, so get yourself in the race on time.

For the 8th year, the Jingle Bell Run is taking place in Natick, on Sunday, Dec. 3, starting at 10 a.m. at the Brown Elementary School.

The STRIVERS Running Club for Girls and the Natick Police Chase Team are joining together again to raise money for families in the Natick community who are less fortunate during the Holiday season.

The fun continues at the Brown school, too, where the race ends. A post race party includes raffles, coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and lots of prizes, including:

• Prize for Most Festive Attire – Group
• Prize for Most Festive Attire – Individual
• Overall First Male and First Female Winner
• Prizes for First Place Male/Female Finisher:
  • 70 plus
  • 60 years to 69 years
  • 50 years to 59 years
  • 40 years to 49 years
  • 30 years to 39 years
  • 20 years to 29 years
  • 14 years to 19 years
  • 7 years to 13 years
  • 6 years and younger

It's a favorite in town and grows in popularity, raising more than $40,000 for The Natick Service Council and A Place To Turn.

"Our mission continues to be to bring together the Natick community and surrounding towns in a fun, family, festive-event that will help to raise funds for our community," said the release. "We are so proud our race will benefits two amazing local organization who assist our one great community."

Don't forget, festive attire is highly encouraged.

Find out more, including registration fees and information, here.

Photo via Jingle Bell Run