The Jingle Bell Run is a holiday costume race tied to the Arthritis Foundation, so the crowd tends to show up dressed for the season. Bells, elf hats, ugly sweaters, the full range. The focus is on raising money for arthritis research, which gives the morning a purpose beyond the running itself.
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