# Jingle Bell Run Pittsburgh with Kids Run — North Shore > Event for families in the Pittsburgh area (PA). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Dec 5 · 8:30 AM - Where: North Shore (211 North Shore Drive), 211 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 - Ages: All ages; Kids Run (100 yards) - Price: Kids Run $25 (through Oct 31; then $30); 1 Mile $40; 5K Timed $45 (through Oct 31) - Organizer: Arthritis Foundation - Official page: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsburgh/JBRPittsburgh - Last checked: Sat, Oct 24 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 32 metro areas as of Oct 24, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-10-24), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/jingle-bell-run-pittsburgh-with-kids-run-north-shore--listing-850f07223778d3503e32ce01 ## About The Arthritis Foundation's Jingle Bell Run returns to Pittsburgh's North Shore as a festive charity race where participants wear their favorite holiday gear. Families can choose a timed 5K, a 1-mile course, or the Kids Run, a 100-yard dash for young children; all three start at 8:30 AM. Runners, walkers and strollers are all welcome, and the organizer encourages bringing friends, family and coworkers. Money raised supports the Arthritis Foundation. A virtual 'Jingler' option is also offered for those who cannot attend in person. Registration is through the race's RunSignup page, and prices step up as race day approaches. ## Similar picks in Pittsburgh - [Jingle Bell 5K and Kids' 1 Mile Fun Run — Oak Hollow Park, North Huntingdon](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/jingle-bell-5k-and-kids-1-mile-fun-run-oak-hollow-park-north-huntingdo--listing-39c48427156180a8d881814a) — Sat, Dec 12 · 8:00 AM · Oak Hollow Park, North Huntingdon · From $15 · checked Oct 24. A holiday 5K run/walk and a 1-mile kids' fun run at Oak Hollow Park in North Huntingdon. The 5K starts at 8 AM and the 1-mile kids' run follows at 9 AM; kids 13 and under can… - [Jingle for the Jaycees 5K and 1 Mile Walk — Beaver Area Heritage Museum](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/jingle-for-the-jaycees-5k-and-1-mile-walk-beaver-area-heritage-museum--listing-30ded2e60bcd37fbad85e1a1) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM · Beaver Area Heritage Museum · From $25 · checked Oct 24. The Beaver Area Jaycees hold a festive 5K run/walk and 1-mile walk at the Beaver Area Heritage Museum by the river in Beaver. Every participant is given jingle bells to put on… - [The Christmas Eve 5K on Pittsburgh's North Shore](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/the-christmas-eve-5k-on-pittsburgh-s-north-shore--listing-84aa128240c66a603142efee) — Thu, Dec 24 · 10:00 AM · North Shore start/finish by Acrisure Stadium (W. General Robinson St.) · All ages · With admission · checked Oct 24. A Christmas Eve morning 5K run/walk on the North Shore by Acrisure Stadium, billed by the organizers as a family fun event. Runners and walkers are welcome and strollers are… - [Run Santa Run 5K, Jolly Mile and Great Elf Rescue Race — North Park](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/run-santa-run-5k-jolly-mile-and-great-elf-rescue-race-north-park--listing-4976ca06b13aac7c7295cdfb) — Sat, Dec 12 · 9:00 AM · North Park (10301 Pearce Mill Rd), Allison Park · All ages · From $15 · checked Oct 24. The North Park edition of Run Santa Run fills the park with runners and walkers dressed as Santas and elves. Children can run the Great Elf Rescue Race, a 100-meter dash at 9:00… - [Brunch with Santa at the Pittsburgh Zoo](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/brunch-with-santa-at-the-pittsburgh-zoo--listing-4b47a6a108ac751d95340ce0) — Sat, Dec 5 (+5 more dates) · 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM · Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Santa and Mrs. Claus come to the Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium for buffet meals in the Education Complex Lecture Hall on six December dates. After eating, children can write letters… - [North Pole Dessert Float with Santa — Butler Township](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/activities/north-pole-dessert-float-with-santa-butler-township--listing-eef174bf0a3044f13ba9a7ac) — Sat, Dec 5 · 9:00 AM · Butler Township Park Building · Ages 1–10 · From $10 · checked Oct 16. Butler County Parks and Recreation and Butler Township host a morning visit with Santa. Children write a letter to Santa, make reindeer food, do a craft, have light refreshments… ## More for families - [Christmas and holiday events for kids in Pittsburgh](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/christmas) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/christmas.md) - [This weekend in Pittsburgh](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/this-weekend) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh/this-weekend.md) - [Things to do with kids in Pittsburgh](https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh) (Markdown: https://grassyknees.com/pittsburgh.md)