With prizes, a brass band, and a brand-new venue, there's double the space for runners of all ages and abilities to jingle their bells round a family-friendly 5K route.
Grab your calendars, as this year’s event is taking place around the grounds of UEA on Sunday 13 December, so save that date! (Perfect time to earn some last-minute brownie points with Santa).
Whether you're a perky park-running elf or prefer a fast-walk, everyone is welcome and encouraged to join this year's festive fun!
Did someone mention prizes?
This year, there is even more reason to be merry, as participants will have the opportunity to win a prize from one of our sponsors while completing the course! Whether you're the jolliest jogger, brightest Christmas spark, or your four-legged prancer is crowned best-dressed doggie... there are lots of chances to go home with more than a medal this time too!
What's next?
Tickets for the Jingle Bell Jog: A Festive Fun Run will be available starting on 17 October. Details of the exact route and running of the day will be updated here soon, so keep your eyes on our socials for some sneak peek previews and prize announcements too.
Event sponsorship
Norfolk and Waveney Mind’s Festive Fun Run was proudly sponsored by Spire Solicitors in 2025, as well as the generous support of Nottcutts Norwich.
This year, not only is it a new location, but we also have brand new sponsorship opportunities too. Jingle Bell Champions packages are up for grabs, so there are lots of ways your business can get involved with the festivities alongside this year's headline sponsor Spire Solicitors.
We are incredibly grateful for the sponsorship and support provided to us by local organisations that understand the importance of mental health in our community.
If your organisation would like to get involved with the FUN-draising we do via sponsorship, get in touch with our Fundraising and Events team via [email protected]
Volunteering
Our wonderful route marshal volunteers helped spread festive cheer and motivation to our runners, pointing the way round round our route! We would love it if you'd join us in making our 2026 fun run even more magical by signing up! Please email [email protected] to register your jingle bell interest.
Events like this are a team effort, as the Norfolk and Waveney Mind elves can't work alone! Your support makes all the difference.
If you have any questions about our Jingle Bell Jog festive fun run please contact our friendly fundraising team by emailing [email protected]