bagel run
A Mother's Day Tradition
39th Annual Bagel Run
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, May 11, 2025
Join us for the 39th Annual Bagel Run. A true Mother’s Day tradition, The Mother of All Runs, taking place on Sunday, May 11, 2025, with the perfect family-friendly activity! Run or walk through a scenic neighborhood course in a timed 10K, 5K, or Kids K Run. Participate as an individual, family, or team. A virtual option is also available. All runners will receive a goody bag, shirt, and 4″ finishers medal
Create a Team
How
Run as a Team. Develop a team concept – create a t-shirt, wear costumes, hats, or whatever you want to do that will make your team stand out more than the next!
Team Spirit Contest
This is your chance to show your spirit! Run in your jerseys, wigs, face paint, tutus, and other gear for your chance to win an award for BEST SPIRIT/COSTUME!
event information
6:30 am Check-in Opens
7:30 am Welcome
7:45am Warm-Up Begins
8:00 am Kids K Begins
8:20 am 10K Begins
8:30 am 5K Begins
10:30 am Event Over
Kids K Run is a 1k fun run that starts at the JCC property and continues west down Northaven Rd. towards Valleydale, where they will turn around and run back to the JCC Finish Line. All registered kids will receive a t-shirt and medal. This is open for ages 4 – 12.
5K Walk/Run takes you through a beautiful residential neighborhood along tree-lined streets with minor elevation changes. The race finishes on the Northaven Trail which will bring you back to the JCC.
10K Run is the same course as the 5K Walk/Run. Once runners return to the JCC, they will continue on the same course a second time, which will complete the full 10K run.
Virtual Run is a run you complete anytime, anywhere you choose! Run it, Walk it, or Jog it anytime and anywhere you want! You can track your miles by using your favorite running app such as; Strava, Nike, Garmin Connect, Runkeeper, or Map My Run or any other app you like using.
Kids K (ages 13 and under)
- Start – May 13, 2024, at $15
- April 10th - $18
- Race Day (May 11th) - $20
5K Run
- Start – May 13, 2024, at $35
- April 10th - $40
- Race Day (May 11th) - $50
10K Run
- Start – May 13, 2024, at $40
- April 10th - $45
- Race Day (May 11th) - $55
Family Registration (Family of 5; 2 adults, 3 kids under the age of 18)
- Start – May 13, 2024, at $80
- Race Day (May 11th) - $100
Team 10 – pack registration
- $240 closing May 10th at 12- midnight
Team 20 – pack registration
- $460 closing May 10th at 12- midnight
Virtual Race Registration
- $40 closing May 5th at 12-midnight, includes free shipping in the U.S!
Presenting Sponsor - $18,000
- Naming Rights of JCC Bagel Run - ‘JCC Bagel Run presented by …’ with inclusion into logo
- Press release to local media announcing partnership
- Social media announcements and advertisements with co-branding
- Family/Company name and logo on banner at Start/Finish Line, race bibs, flyers/posters and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on all mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-20 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name and logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to 18 complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Bag Sponsor - $10,000
- Family/Company name and logo on banner at Start/Finish Line, race bibs, flyers/posters and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on all mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name and logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to 12 complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Bagel Buffet Sponsor - $10,000
- Family/Company name and logo on banner at Start/Finish Line, race bibs, flyers/posters and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on all mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name and logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to 12 complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
VIM Tent Sponsor - $10,000
- Family/Company name and logo on banner at Start/Finish Line, race bibs, flyers/posters and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on all mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name and logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to 12 complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Platinum Sponsor - $7,500
- Family/Company name and logo on banner at Start/Finish Line and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on three (3) mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name or logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to 10 complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Gold Sponsor - $5,500
- Family/Company name or logo on banner at Start/Finish Line and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name and logo inclusion on the following digital assets: main event website, event promotional emails, specific participant emails
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on two (2) mile markers along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name or logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to eight (8) complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Silver Sponsor - $2,500
- Family/Company name or logo on banner at Start/Finish Line and race t-shirts
- Logo/Name prominently displayed on one (1) mile marker along course route
- Opportunity to place promotional items in all race packets
- Opportunity for 10-by-10 booth at Start/Finish Line to promote company products/services
- Family/Company name or logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to six (6) complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Bronze Sponsor - $1,800
- Family/Company name or logo on banner at Start/Finish Line and race t-shirts
- Family/Company name or logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to four (4) complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Bagel Lovers - $1,000
- Family/Company name or logo in event publicity and on JCC website for 1 year
- Up to two (2) complimentary race entries
- Listed in the JCC Annual Meeting Program
- Recognition in pre-race announcements and posted on social media
Vendor - $500
- Opportunity to pass out coupons and promotional items at the booth.
- 10-by-10 booth/tent with (2) 6’ tables
- Shout out on social media
Overall Awards
Fastest Rabbi
Best Team Spirit Award
Top 3 Male & Female finishers in the following age groups:
5k: 10 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70–79, & 80-89, 90 & over
10k: 10 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & over
HAVE QUESTIONS?
The funds that are raised for this event support our outstanding programming and services.Additionally, it also continues to enhance, maintain, and secure our 170,000 square feet of bricks and mortar and our 19-acre campus.
You can confirm if you are registered by clicking here and entering the name.
The Kids K run will begin promptly at 8AM. The 5K Run/Walk and the 10K Run will begin approximately at 8:20 once all Kids K runners have cleared the course.
The Kids K run will begin promptly at 8:00 a.m. The 10K Run will begin at approximately 8:20 a.m. after the Kids K runners have cleared the course. The 5K Run/Walk will begin about 10 minutes after the 10K.
Race Day registration will open at 7:15AM and continue until 7:50AM. Registration will be available on Race day until 10 minutes before the start of the 5K Run/Walk and 10K.
The Northaven entrance will be closed for entry. You must enter through the Valley dale entrance. Please click here to view the parking map. Parking is free and on a first come first serve basis.
The Northaven entrance will be closed for entry. You must enter through the Valleydale entrance. Please follow the parking map for further instructions. Click here.
Runners and walkers should be adequately prepared for participating in the Bagel Run. Appropriate training and medical review should be completed prior to participating.
There will be 3 water stations on the course. The 1st location will be on Valleydale right past Hillhaven(Mile 1), 2nd on Midbury before the turn onto St. Judes (Mile 2), and the 3rd at the Finish Line. Water will also be available for the Kids K run at the turnaround located at Valleydale. See Map Here.
Yes. Please be prepared to show their registration confirmation during packet pick up.
Restrooms will be located in the Aaron Family JCC building located on the JCC campus. Only those who have been checked-in at race entry gate will be granted access into the building. We will provide wristbands for those who have been temperature checked.
EMS will be present at the race site. Bike medics will be on the course throughout the race, assisting anyone that may have a need.
No, there will not be a bag check. Please leave your personal belongings that you cannot keep on your person at home or in your car.
No, we do not provide a way to track your family/friends on the course.
Spectators are welcome and encouraged to participate by cheering on racers!
iPods or other MP3 players are permitted but the race staff asks that you use discretion –use at a low volume or keep one ear free to hear what is happening around you.
The race is a RAIN or SHINE event. In the event of extreme weather (lighting, hail, tornado, etc.) ther ace will be cancelled. A weather notice will be placed on our homepage and JCC Dallas Facebook Page and the Bagel Run Event Page.
Race registrations are non-refundable. We understand that issues come up that prevent you from running as planned; however as stated in our contingency message, race fees are non-refundable.
Participants running or walking with either a stroller or a leashed dog are strongly suggested to queue up toward the rear of masses to prevent potential incidents and minimize congestion near the crowded start line. Please be respectful to passing runners and walkers and remember to stay to the right along the route.
In an effort to minimize our impact on the residential neighborhood, walkers are encouraged to participate in the 5K Run/Walk; 10K Participants should be able to run a 10K in 1.5 hours.
Thursday, May 5
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
4:30 - 7 pm
Friday, May 6
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
9 am - 6 pm
Saturday, May 7
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
11 am - 2:30 pm
Packets will also be available race day at the event. However, we encourage
you to skip the lines and pick up your packets prior to race day!
All participants and spectators are required to show a form of identification when arriving on campus. If you do not have a form of identification, your admittance to the campus may be refused.
Yes. You may participate with your child in the Kids Run if they are too young to run without your help.
Yes, there will be medals offered for the top 3 categories for male and female finishers in both the 10K Run and the 5K Run/Walk.
What is a virtual run?
A virtual run is a run you complete anytime, anywhere you choose!
1. Sign up for the virtual race by clicking here.
2. We will mail you all your swag with instructions on how to participate.
3. Run or walk your registered distance anywhere you choose!
4. Submit your times.
5. Print out your finisher certificate.
When can I run/ walk for the virtual Run?
Run it, Walk it, or Jog it anytime and anywhere you want!
How do I track my miles?
You can track your miles by using your favorite running app such as: Strava, Nike, Garmin Connect,
Runkeeper, Map My Run or, etc.
Can I change my distance?
Yes, you can! You can do it yourself on your RunSign up dashboard using your login information
from when you registered or you can email us at kward@jccdallas.org.
Packet Pick-up Dates/Times
Thursday, May 8
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
4:30 – 7 pm
Friday, May 9
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
9 am – 6 pm
Saturday, May 10
Aaron Family JCC
7900 Northaven Road
11 am – 2:30 pm
