City of Lakeland, FL
12/02/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 12/02/2024 11:59
CITY NEWS BLOG: HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG LAKELAND’S HOLIDAY 5K RACE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
CITY NEWS BLOG: HOLLY JOLLY JINGLE BELL JOG LAKELAND'S HOLIDAY 5K RACE CELEBRATES 10 YEARS
LAKELAND, FL (December 2, 2024) - The City of Lakeland is excited to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog on Saturday, December 14, 2024. This beloved holiday 5K race, now a decade-old tradition, will take place along the Three Parks Trail, with a 7:30 a.m. start. Runners and spectators alike are encouraged to don their most festive holiday attire as they participate in this chip-timed event.
The race will begin and end at Cleveland Heights Golf Course (2900 Buckingham Avenue), where participants will "jingle all the way" along the course. Registration is $35, with proceeds benefiting the perpetual care fund for Three Parks Trail, administered through the Givewell Community Foundation.
Bob Donahay, Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts, shared, "This race is a wonderful way to celebrate our community's public spaces while spreading holiday cheer. Over the years, we've seen some truly creative costumes - one year, a team of runners came dressed as Christmas parade floats! We can't wait to see what fun and festive outfits everyone brings this year!"
Participants will receive a custom race shirt and a commemorative finisher ornament. After crossing the finish line, runners can head to Santa's Village for a festive post-race celebration, featuring treats, awards, and photos with Santa himself. Little ones (under 9 years old) can also join the fun with a special 200-yard Reindeer Dash for just $10.
Packet Pickup:
- Friday, December 13, 2024, 4:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at Cleveland Heights Golf Course
- Race Day Pickup: 6:30 a.m. at the Cleveland Heights Golf Course pro shop
Awards will be presented to:
- Overall Male and Female
- Overall Masters (40+) Male and Female
- Top 3 Male and Female in each age group category.
Registration is open through December 12, 2024. Be sure to follow @LakelandGov on social media for special discount codes and more event updates. For additional details and to register, visit JBjog.com.
Join us for this Lakeland holiday tradition and help make the 10th Annual Holly Jolly Jingle Bell Jog the jolliest one yet!
Contact
Kevin Cook
Director of Communications
City of Lakeland
863.834.6264
[email protected]
About Lakeland
The City of Lakeland was incorporated in January 1885 and has grown to become one of the largest inland communities in Florida. With a current population fast approaching 130,000 Lakeland continues to grow. It has been designated a Standard Metropolitan Statistical Area by the US Census Bureau for over 30 years. With tourist attractions and gulf beaches only an hour away, Lakeland continues to capitalize on its ideal central Florida location along the I-4 corridor. The City owns and operates Lakeland Electric, the third largest publicly owned utility in Florida and it was one of the first to offer power in the Sunshine State in 1889.
For additional information about the City of Lakeland, please visit www.lakelandgov.net. Citizens are also invited to follow the City on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, Vimeo, Snapchat and Nextdoor. Citizens can find the City of Lakeland on these social media platforms by searching lakelandgov.
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Posted by Communications on 02 Dec 2024