5k @Jolly Jingle Jog (Rockford)

Good afternoon, Cross Country Parents!

I’m just popping in to remind you that the 10^th annual Jolly Jingle Jog is taking place on Saturday, December 6^th  and it would be so nice to see you and your runners there.  This is a free 5K fun run (no times) that kicks off our community’s Crow River Christmas celebration. As in past years, we start at Riverside Park in Rockford and finish at the pancake breakfast at Our Father’s Lutheran Church. In place of charging for the Jolly jingle Jog, we just ask that each runner bring a grocery bag filled with food or personal items for our neighbors in need. We donate these items to RiverWorks Foodshelf. Because this is the tenth year, I am really aiming for the best turnout yet! With that big turnout, I’m hoping we have the largest amount of donations in Jolly Jingle Jog history! Donations are measured by weight, so I strongly encourage heavy food! Ha ha!

If you would like more details about the event, you can check out this link: https://www.totalstrengthfitness.com/event/jolly-jingle-jog-5k-fun-run/

If you already know you or your cross country runner are going to participate, here is the registration link:  https://www.totalstrengthfitness.com/jolly-jingle-jog-registration-2025/

Here is the route. It is a legitimate 5K that takes you through Rockford neighborhoods, up some hills, and you even get a cul de sac thrown in for good measure. We have amazing volunteers who are ready to cheer the runners from start to finish. https://www.mapmyride.com/routes/view/5224653841

Finally, if you’d prefer to pre-pay for the pancake breakfast (I notice they are now calling it the Jolly jingle Jog pancake breakfast – ha ha!), you can pre-pay here: https://oflc.breezechms.com/form/9655f47285

Thank you, Parents, for being a part of this wonderful Crow River Christmas tradition. I look forward to seeing you and your runners at Riverside Park to celebrate Christmas and staying active through the holidays. Have a wonderful week!

Kind regards,