# Jingle Bell Run Nashville 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run and Kids Run

> Event for families in the Nashville–Davidson–Murfreesboro–Franklin area (TN). Times are Central Time.

- When: Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM
- Where: Cornelia Fort Airpark at Shelby Bottoms, 1199 Shadow Lane #1093, Nashville, TN 37206
- Ages: Check age guidance
- Price: Kids Run $30; 1 Mile $45; 5K/Doggie Dash $55 (day-of higher)
- Organizer: Arthritis Foundation
- Official page: https://events.arthritis.org/pages/11777
- Last checked: Tue, Nov 3

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## About

The Arthritis Foundation's festive holiday race at Cornelia Fort Airpark: Santa Chase with the kids at 8:30 a.m., costume contest, Doggie Dash 5K at 9:05, timed 5K at 9:15 and 1-Mile Fun Run at 9:30. All participants get a shirt, jingle bells and a medal; Kids Run for ages 12 and under.

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