CVRR Jingle Bell Run

Comox Valley, Canada • 7 Dec 2025

Event overview

The CVRR Jingle Bell Run 2025 is a charity run held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at Seal Bay Nature Park, Bates Road, Courtenay, BC. It is organized by the Comox Valley Road Runners as an annual fundraiser for the Comox Valley Food Bank. All money collected goes to the food bank; donations of $20 or more receive a tax receipt issued through Race Roster. The event includes singing, announcements, prizes, and a visit from Santa.

Course and logistics

There are two course options:

  • 7.3K Forest Loop
  • 3.5K combined Copland/Seal Loop

Organizers request arrivals use the Seal Bay Park Bates Road parking lot rather than the Hardy Road parking lot. The event is described as an unsupervised charity run. Dogs are asked to be left at home. Refreshments mentioned include cookies, hot chocolate, and coffee.

Registration and fees

Entry is by minimum donation with three options: individual, parent-and-child, and family. The listed minimum donations are:

  • $10 individual
  • $15 parent/child
  • $20 family

Higher custom donations are accepted; donors who donate $20 or more receive an automatic tax receipt. Registration proceeds are directed to the Comox Valley Food Bank. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

7 km
7.3k Forest Loop
3.5k Combined Copland/seal Loop
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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