Grab your sneakers and join in the fun at the 20th annual Jingle Bell Run, one of the highlights of the Nine Flags Christmas Festival. The certified 5K run will start at 8 a.m. Saturday, December 3rd, in downtown Nacogdoches and will feature chip timing.
The relatively flat course winds through the historic streets of Texas’ oldest town and past some of Nacogdoches’ attractions.
The awards presentation will be held at approximately 9 a.m. The Jingle Bell Run is one of the most popular running events in Nacogdoches. It offers something for everyone from the avid runner to the casual stroller, and every year participant’s rave about how much they enjoy the 5K.
Registration is online at this website. Day of registration will be done through 7:30 a.m. the morning of the race. Registration packets will be available at the CVB on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Awards presented to the top male & female finisher and the top three finishing in each group. (No two awards will be given to the same person)The 5k run will be chip timed.
All proceeds will be distributed to the Nacogdoches Main Street Program for beautification of the Historic District.
For more race information contact Amy Mehaffey at 936-559-2573 or via email at mehaffeya@ci.nacogdoches.tx.us.
Story by Amy Mehaffey
