Join the jingle and spread the cheer!
Become a sponsor for the Running of the Bells 1-Mile Fun Run. Ring in the excitement and support our community event. Let’s make every step count together!
Unleash Your Holiday Spirit!
Get ready to lace up those running shoes and unleash your inner holiday spirit because the 14th Annual Running of the Bells is just around the corner! This year promises to be our most festive and fun-filled event yet, and we’re calling on all our enthusiastic participants to start feeling the excitement. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking for a jolly good time, gather your friends and family, and get ready to jingle all the way to the finish line. With an array of exciting surprises and joyful moments in store, you won’t want to miss this extraordinary celebration of community and cheer. Let’s make the 14th Annual Running of the Bells the best one yet!
Save the Date
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December 5th
Go the distance and support Franklin County Animal Rescue and the Afterglow Foundation!
O’Rourke Media Group donates a portion of the proceeds from this fun run to Franklin County Animal Rescue.
Franklin County Humane Society promotes the health, welfare and humane treatment of animals in Northwestern Vermont and provides temporary shelter for them with the ultimate goal of finding them good, permanent homes within the community. Learn more at franklincountyanimalrescue.org
The Afterglow Foundation is a non-profit organization that was created to shine the light on suicide awareness and prevention. Learn more at afterglowfoundation.com
Race Registration
Cost: $10.00 per person
Location: St. Albans Taylor Park
The Running of the Bells is being held in the St. Albans Taylor Park on December 5th. Festivities start at 5:00 pm. Register online. Race packets will be available for pickup from Dec. 2nd thru Dec. 4th. After Dec 4th you can pick your race packet up at the event. The Messenger office is located at 281 N Main St Albans City, VT. Souvenir bells will be handed out at the event.
Costume Contest
Take a look below to see all of the categories you can enter in.
- NIndividual
- NCouple
- NKid
- NPet
- NSmall Group
- NLarge Group
New This Year!
14th Star Beer Tent!
Brewed with a Mission. Learn more about this world-class beer at 14thstarbrewing.com
Live Animals
All new baby cows dressed up as reindeer
Best of the Bells
There will be a “Best of the Bells” overall costume contest winner this year
Prizes and Trophies
Bobble head trophies AND prizes awarded to costume contest winners
Countdown to the 2024 Running of the Bells!!
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