Join us for our 21st Annual Jingle Bell Fun Run, 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 get into the Christmas spirit with family and friends.  

This year we are offering something new for participants!  In addition to the usual 3K and 1K distances, we are introducing a new 1mile race, with the aim of providing something for everyone.   

The festivities will begin at 10.15am with our 3K run open to runners aged 8 and over.  This will be followed by our new 1mile run at 11.15am, which is open to runners aged 5 and over.  To wrap things up, we'll have our 1K run/walk at 12noon, which is aimed at under 5s and their parents/guardians, or any walkers wishing to join in with the festivities. 

All three races will take place within the boundaries of Barshaw Park in Paisley so all you need to do is choose your distance.  

• 3K - 2 laps of the park priced £7, open to aged 8 and over.  
• 1mile - 1 lap of the park priced £6, open to aged 5 and over.
• 1K - 1/2 lap of the park priced £5, open to all ages.  

Christmas themed medals will be awarded to all race finishers 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 Tuesday 25th 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.  

Please e-mail info@activecommunities.co.uk for more information.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday 7th December!