The 19th Annual Jingle Bell Jog, where area walkers and runners wear bells on their shoes (optional) in celebration of not only Christmas but also a healthy lifestyle, is set for Saturday.
This year’s JBJ starts from the bandstand on the Iola square, weather permitting.
Activities for children begin at 10 a.m. with a race to catch a life-sized cookie as well as a holiday costume contest. Iola High School track team members are coordinating this year’s event.
The 5K run/walk begins at 10:30 a.m. The course leads from downtown over to the Southwind Rail Trail.
Cost is $8 or $15 to include a T-shirt.
Registration is up to the time of the race at eventbrite.com.
Organizers said they will decide by Saturday morning whether threatening weather will force the even to be canceled. If so, announcements will be posted via Facebook and email.
Fun run Saturday
