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Tenth annual Jingle Bell 5K slated for Dec. 7. on golf course in Hartfield

About 200 runners surge forward from the starting area in Hartfield as the 2023 Jingle Bell 5K gets under way. (Photo by Don Richeson)

More than 200 runners are expected to participate in the annual Jingle Bell 5K and Kip and Patty Campbell Kids Fun Run set for the morning of Dec. 7 at the Piankatank River Golf Club in Hartfield.

Students at St. Clare Walker Middle School are designing and making 3D medals for top finishers. Pizza and beverages will be served for the post-race celebration, and Santa will be ready to visit with all ages. Teams of runners and walkers are preparing to outshine each other with holiday costumes. A sleigh full of school supplies is being collected  and the Middlesex High School band will be on hand to get everyone pumped for the season.

Register online at https://runsignup.com/middlesexjbr no later than Dec. 6. A limited number of spots are available. There is no race day registration.

For information, call 804-316-9191.