JINGLE ALL THE WAY 5K
Saturday, December 17
Race Check-in Time and Swag Bag Pick-Up: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45p.m.
Race Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
Leisure World Arizona
Rec 2 South Parking Lot
Friends, Family, Neighbors, Open to the Public - EVERYBODY is invited to join!
This year your Fitness and Recreation teams are joining forces to have the Jingle All the Way 5K finish with the Jingle Jam All-Resident Holiday Party! Make sure to get your Jingle Pass stamped by visiting our sponsors booths, taking a picture with Santa, getting your face painted by Santa's elf, and by leaving a message on the Gratitude Tree. Then, turn your filled Jingle Pass in to be entered into the raffle. This brand-new event is bigger than ever, open to the public and concludes with the Jingle Jam Party!!!
DATE/TIME:
Saturday, December 17
Race Check in Time: 2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Race Start Time: 4:00 p.m.
Awards Ceremony: 6:00 p.m. in Rec.2 Hopi/Pima Rooms during the Jingle Jam Party!
LOCATION:
Rec. 2 South Parking Lot
Vendor area will be located next to the start line in Rec. 2 parking lot
REGISTRATION:
Registration fee is $30. Must register by Friday, December 2nd to guarantee a t-shirt.
Registration for this race will include race bib, t-shirt, finisher medal, swag bag and more!
SCHEDULE:
After the run, join us in the Rec 2 Hopi/Pima Rooms for the awards ceremony and Jingle Jam Party with complimentary hors d’oeuvres, refreshments, and entertainment! Doors open for Jingle Jam at 4:30p.m.!
PARTICIPANT PARKING:
Parking is available in the Superstition Mall parking lot off of Southern & Leisure World Blvd. Participants will walk into Leisure World through the Security Gate off of Southern & LW Blvd.
LATE REGISTRATION:
Online registation will remain open until 15 minutes prior to the race start. It is recommended you sign up via a computer prior to arriving to the race venue. Onsite registration will also happen via provided computers near the start/finish line with payment available via a credit card.
COURSE:
Runners of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate. The course runs along Leisure World Blvd and turns around near El. Lago. The course is flat, on the street and sidewalk, making it a perfect first-time run or walk. Leashed pets and strollers are welcome. There will be one water station located at the halfway point.
START/FINISH LINE:
Race begins and ends at the Rec 2 South parking lot
TIMING:
Event is chip timed with snapshot photos of athletes crossing the finish line. Results uploaded live to ITS YOUR RACE. Timing provided by Mangled Momentum.
AWARDS:
Awards Ceremony at 6:00 Pm. Custom Medals are given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers (men’s and women’s age groups) and all registrants completing the race receive a finishers medal.
Age Groups M/F:
12 and Under
13-17
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+
EVENT BENEFICIARIES:
This year’s 5k registration funds will be donated to Mesa Veterans Resource Center a program of Mesa United Way.
Mesa United Way Mission
“United we fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.”
Mesa Veteran’s Resource Center Mission
“To provide a centralized location in Mesa offering access to comprehensive resources to support the health, education, and financial stability of every veteran in our community.”
Due to recent inflation, increase of rent and general cost of living; Mesa United Way has prioritized this program. Mesa Veteran’s Resource Center has seen a drastic increase for veteran’s need of assistance and support. Help support our veteran’s as they face these challenging times!
SPONSORSHIP / VOLUNTEER INFO:
For sponsorship and volunteer information please contact Courtney Brand at cbrand@lwca.com
