Our 22nd Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run is now open for online entries!  

Barshaw Park in Paisley will once again be jingling with the sound of Christmas bells as runners take part in this festive event, the perfect way to start your Christmas countdown with family and friends.  

Following the success of last year's event, we are continuing to offer three different race options, so there really is something for everyone.  All three races will take place within the boundaries of Barshaw Park so all you need to do is choose from the following options:

• Jingle 'All the Way' (10.15am start) - the longest of our runs is two laps of the park, approximately 3 kilometers.  This race is open to runners aged 9 and over and is priced £7 to enter.
• Jingle Dash (11.15am start) - our middle distance is one lap of the park, approximately 1.5km, and is open to runners aged 5 and over, priced £6.  
• Jingle Jaunt (12pm start) - if you're taking part with young children under 5, or if walking is more your thing, our Jingle Jaunt is ideal for you.  This race is 1/2 lap of the park and is priced £5 to enter. 

Please note as this is a fun festive event none of our runs will be timed.   

Christmas themed medals will be awarded to all race finishers, whichever race you choose, and there will also be spot prizes for the best costumes should you wish to dress up for the occasion!  Dogs are permitted provided they are on a short, handheld, non-extendable lead, and only one dog per participant.  

Wear jingle bells on your hats, coats, gloves, shoes or wherever you choose and be part of an amazing jingling orchestra.  Bells will be provided on the day upon production of your race number.  

Entrants can also enjoy a free train ride on the miniature railway within the park, plus face-painting and Christmas entertainment, providing the perfect festive atmosphere.  

The event is organised by Active Communities, a registered charity set up to promote and support physical activity, community sport and health and well being across Renfrewshire.  Every penny given to Active Communities goes back into the charity to support the work we do.  

Please note: if you wish to make a group booking of 15 or more participants in the Jingle Bell Run please contact info@activecommunities.co.uk for assistance.

The organisers are being assisted by a number of voluntary marshals.  The safety of all is paramount and it is a condition of entry that competitors must follow the instructions of the marshals.

Race numbers will be posted out to entrants ahead of the race.  Any entries made after Monday 23rd November will not be posted out, and can be collected on the day of the race.  Entries are only available online in advance, there will be no registrations on the day.

Please note there are no refunds for cancellations. 

In the event of postponement due to adverse weather conditions etc, we will try to notify participants by email but please check Facebook Active Communities, Twitter @ACommunities or Instagram acommunities for an update.  

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 6th December!