Jingle Bell run and walk draws an enthusiastic crowd

Published 1:30 am Wednesday, December 22, 2021

By Bruce Cyra

For The Beachcomber

More than 45 brave souls challenged the weather on Saturday, Dec. 18, to run or walk 2.5 miles in the Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.

The wind and rain that characterized most of Saturday disappeared from the start and held off until the last cup of hot cider was sipped. Starting and returning uptown with a very wet loop in the Gateway trail/creek system of ICF, runners wore costumes ranging from shorts and singlets to full Christmas regalia.

It was a chance for people to meet and mingle also, with grown children home from college, before the hectic holiday season. First back were Harrison Decker and Ursa Medeiros at 15:48.