Join us for the most festive run of the year—the Metro DC Jingle Bell Run, benefiting the Arthritis Foundation! Whether you’re a serious runner or just want to walk or roll your way through a holiday-themed 5K, this event is for everyone. Dress in your favorite holiday gear, tie on some jingle bells, and help us jingle all the way to a cure!

The Jingle Bell Run is more than just a race—it’s a celebration of community, hope, and support for the more than 60 million Americans, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis. Every step you take helps raise awareness and funds for life-changing resources like cutting-edge research, advocacy efforts, support for veterans, juvenile arthritis camps, and much more.

Get ready to ring in the season with the Montgomery County Jingle Bell Run, the Arthritis Foundation’s most joyful holiday-themed 5K! Whether you’re running, walking, or rolling, come dressed in your favorite festive gear and join a community that’s determined to make a difference for the 60 million Americans, including 300,000 children, living with arthritis.

The Jingle Bell Run isn’t just a race—it’s a celebration of hope, movement, and community. Every registration and donation supports the Arthritis Foundation’s mission to conquer arthritis through life-changing research, local resources, advocacy, juvenile arthritis camps, and programs for veterans and adults living with chronic pain.

Join us for the celebration of 23 years running! The Town of Leesburg’s Freeze Your Gizzard 5K Cross Country Race and 1-Mile Fun Run will be held at Ida Lee Park on Saturday, November 22, 2025. 5K start time is 9:00 AM with the 1-Mile Fun Run starting at 9:45 AM.