The Metropolitan Washington DC Chapter Works to Improve the Lives of 830,000 Area Residents Afflicted with Arthritis
The 20th Annual Jungle Bell 10K & 5K Run & Walk will be held on Saturday, December 6, 2003, beginning at 9:00 am. Online registration is open now. Registration prior to November 30 will be $25 for adults and $10 for children under 12. After November 30, registration will be $30 for adults and $10 for children under 12. The starting line for the runs and walk will be at 13th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue NW in downtown Washington, D.C. near Freedom Plaza.

To achieve their goal of having more than 5,000 race participants and raising more than $200,000 to support arthritis research, the oldest Jingle Bell Run/Walk in the country is recruiting both competitive and non-competitive runners and walkers. The Arthritis Foundation encourages both individuals and teams to register for this fun event. There will be awards for top finishers in multiple age/gender categories. There will also be contests for the most festive and imaginative holiday garb, as well as raffles and other prizes.

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the United States. "Arthritis is a cause that I hold dear to my heart as my 11 year old daughter has Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, said Steve Smith, Chairman of the 20th Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run. "My family and I have participated in the Jingle Bell Run for over six years. Proceeds from events such as this will support the Arthritis Foundation's mission to fund vital research, foster greater awareness of arthritis, assist families affected by arthritis and bring urgency to the search for a cure."

For more information about the participating in the Jingle Bell Run/Walk or to register for the event, go to the events page at www.Arthritis.org and search for DC events.

Details on the Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis 10K/5K are also available on www.runwashington.com under "Featured Races".

Volunteers are also needed to assist with race-day activities.
Please call 202-537-6800 to sign-up for volunteering.

Runners finish the 2002 Jingle Bell 10K in wintry conditions.