Submitted by Saint Martin’s University
Pre-registration begins October 1 for those getting ready to walk, run or stroll in the third annual Jingle Bell Run, a holiday-themed, five-kilometer race that will take place Saturday, Dec. 6. Presented by Hanson Subaru, this very popular event will be held on the Saint Martin’s University campus in Lacey.
For the first time, participants will have the choice of registering as teams. A team is composed of three or more people who want to make their merry way through a route that will take them along the University’s wooded campus and by a decorated Christmas tree in front of Old Main.
“We’ve added the team sign-up feature this year because so many families and friends come out together for the Jingle Bell Run,” says Katie Wojke, interim vice president for the Office of Institutional Advancement. “As a little extra bonus, teams will receive a $5 discount per person.”
People of all ages may participate and age group awards will be presented. Pre-registration ends Friday, December 5. Check-in and day-of registration begins at 8 a.m. in the Norman Worthington Conference Center. Pre-registered runners can pick up their packets December 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Worthington center.
The 5K race begins at 9 a.m. outside the Hal and Inge Marcus Pavilion. This is a competitive race and participants must be able to complete it in 30 minutes or less. The 5K Fun Run/Walk 
and the 1.55-mile Fun Run/Walk will start at 9:45 a.m. Finish-line celebrations, featuring Christmas cookies, cider and cocoa, will immediately follow the races.
All proceeds will benefit Saint Martin’s Athletics.
Registration fees are as follows: pre-registration (until December 5), $35; military/military dependents, $30; middle school, high school and college students (with valid I.D.), $5; day-of registration, $45; kids 11 and under, free (does not include the t-shirt, which can be purchased online before the race). Additional t-shirts are available for purchase while supplies last.
Parking is free.
Other sponsors of the event are Olympia Federal Savings, South Sound Radiology, Saint Martin’s Alumni Association, Columbia River Advisorsand Puget Sound Orthopaedics.
