CRESTVIEW — It's time to break out those running shoes. This year's Jingle Bell Jog is going to take place in Crestview.
The 42nd annual race is a 5K and 10K run scheduled to start at 8 a.m. Dec. 5 at the Okaloosa County Courthouse on Main Street in Crestview. There also is a virtual race component available as well. Visit www.SFA7jog.com for details.
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The start/finish line will be at the Okaloosa County Courthouse in Crestview. 5K runners will complete one loop, 10K runners will do two loops.
Pre-register online at https://sfa7jog.itsyourrace.com/event.aspx?id=8155.
Military early packet pickup is available from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Subway on the 7th Special Forces Group (A) compound. Military ID is required to access the compound.
Everyone also can pick up packets from:
•10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 at The Island Hotel, Okaloosa Island (one free beer/wine per runner from 2-6 p.m.).
• 3-6 p.m. Dec. 4 at Red 7 Tees, 189 W Oakdale Ave., Crestview.
All participants are encouraged to register early to avoid long lines on race day.
This article originally appeared on Crestview News Bulletin: Early registration requested for annual Jingle Bell Jog