10th annual Jingle Bell run on tap Saturday
Participants of all ages are invited to take part in several races on tap Saturday morning during the 10th annual Alma Jingle Bell Run.
Registration begins at 8 a.m. at the St. Mary’s School gymnasium, 220 W. Downie St. with the races starting in adjacent Wright Park.
A 5K run and walk and 10K run begin at 9 a.m. with the Kid’s Reindeer Trot, about 100 yards long, starting at 9:40 a.m.
Those entering the longer races will receive a longsleeve shirt, jingle bell and finisher medal.
The cost to enter the 5K is $30 and $35 for the 10K.
Those taking part in the
kid’s event will also receive a long-sleeve shirt, jingle bell and a pair of reindeer antlers. The cost to enter is $15.
The overall male and female 5K and 10K race winners will receive an Alma themed tumbler and a $25 Gratiot Area Chamber of
Commerce gift certificate.
There are several age groups for both males and females to compete in. They are: 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 2529, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45,49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79 and 80 and older.
Those who wish to sign up in advance can do so online at runsignhup.com, which can also be accessed on the Alma Action Association Facebook page.
Registration can also be done from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday at Alma Hardware during the 20th annual Come Home to Alma for the Holidays celebration.
For more information call the chamber office at 989463-5525 or checkout the Alma Action Association’s Facebook page.