by Dennis Dalman
editor@thenewsleaders.com
The 18th annual Jingle Bell 5k/1k run will include the 1k Fun Kids’ Run so more people can participate and enjoy the event, which is slated for Saturday, Nov. 21 in Sartell.
“Jingle Bell” raises money for Central Minnesota Toys for Tots, and all funds raised and toys purchased remain in the central Minnesota area.
Registration is open until Sunday, Nov. 8 to participate, and there is a registration discount if the participant donates a toy. After the Nov. 8 registration deadline, people can still register right up to the time of both events for a fee.
Registration can be done online at: jinglebellrun.itsyourrace.com.
The Jingle Bell races will take place right by St. Cloud Orthopedics in the Sartell Medical Campus, 1901 Connecticut Ave. S.
The following is a schedule participants should note:
Friday, Nov. 20: From 5:30-8 p.m., packets should be picked up and registration can be done, both at St. Cloud Orthopedics.
Saturday, Nov. 21: Starting at 7:30 a.m. will be packet-pickup and same-day registration at St. Cloud Orthopedics; 8:30 a.m., start of 1k Kids’ Fun Run; 9 a.m., start of 5k run/walk; 10 a.m. awards ceremony.
The major sponsors of the Jingle Bell event are St. Cloud Orthopedics, CentraCare Bone and Joint Center, BLEND and Agency 128.
For more information, call Shelley of St. Cloud Orthopedics at 320-202-5525 or email sgerds@st.cloudorthopedics.com.
For more about Toys for Tots or to donate to it, go to www.toysfortots.org and then click on where it says “Find Your Local Toys for Tots Program.”
Participants gather at the finish line right after the Jingle Bell 5k Run in Sartell in November 2014. This year’s event, which raises toys and funds for Central Minnesota Toys for Tots, will take place starting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 21 outside of St. Cloud Orthopedics in Sartell’s Medical Campus.
