Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Metro DC 2026

The Arthritis Foundation Jingle Bell Run Metro DC is a holiday 5K held at West Post National Landing in Arlington, Virginia, near Pentagon Row. It is a charity run and walk benefiting the Arthritis Foundation, scheduled for a December morning. The event begins after check-in and accommodates all paces, welcoming runners, walkers, strollers, families, coworkers, and teams. The event embraces the holiday theme: participants are encouraged to wear festive attire and arrive “with bells on.” The course follows streets around Pentagon Row and Army-Navy Drive, with traffic closures and transit detours during the race. Fundraising is essential, as arthritis is the leading cause of disability in the U.S.; entry fees, teams, and donations support the Arthritis Foundation's work. The Jingle Bell Run tradition has occurred for four decades, with the Metro DC event being one local iteration of this national holiday race series.