The eighth annual event, sponsored by iBottles of Chinley, took place at the Pavilion Gardens in Buxton on Sunday December, 7 and was a record-breaker for both its fundraising total and participant numbers.
110 children took on the 700m Fun Run, before more than 495 Santas crossed the 5k finish line.
Dana Hilton added: ‘It’s the first time I’ve taken part and I’ve ran the furthest I’ve ever ran without stopping.
“I was running in memory of my dad, Philip who died in September.
“My boyfriend saw a sign for the event and thought it would be great to get involved as we know the hospice supports so many people.”
Rachael Gee, fundraising and events co-ordinator at Blythe House Hospice, organises the event.
She said: ‘The Jingle Bell Jog really does signify the start of Christmas for many people, and it was such a wonderful, festive morning from start to finish.
“Seeing so many people come together - our fantastic participants, their friends and families cheering them on, our generous event sponsors and those who kindly donated gifts in kind, along with our incredible volunteers - made the event truly special. We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make it such a tremendous success.”
All the money raised will go towards supporting hospice care across North Derbyshire including the Blythe House’s Hospice at Home and Roaming Car services which provide nursing care and support to patients who wish to remain at home at the end of their lives.
Blythe House also provides other vital services to local patients and families including occupational therapy and physiotherapy, adults and children’s counselling, complementary therapies, one to one and group nursing support.
Lizzie Hicks took part alongside friends and said: “I am here to raise funds and awareness of the vital charity that Blythe House is for people who need help at the end of their life.
“I did the run in memory of my Mum, Jane who died 11 years ago.”
Edward Martin, a solicitor at Lovedays Solicitors in Matlock, said: ‘I am here today
alongside my family and several colleagues from the firm; we’ve raised around £1,200 for Blythe House.
“I am running in memory of my Mum, Rachel who died this year and she accessed a lot of support from the hospice which we’re incredibly grateful for.”
Nic Callaghan was taking part for the fifth year and said: “I just love Blythe House.
“It’s a local charity; I live in Chapel.
“My grandad and my gran benefitted from hospice care elsewhere so for me it’s just my local hospice and I want to do everything I can to support it.”
Next year’s Jingle Bell Jog is set to take place on Sunday December, 6 2026.
Super early bird registration is open now until Sunday December, 21 2025 for just £12 to register, visit: www.jinglebelljog.org.uk
2. Big smiles and silly glasses
Big smiles and silly glasses for the Blythe House Jingle Bell Jog runners. Photo Iain Klieve Photo: Photo Iain Klieve
3. Along Broad Walk
Along the Broad Walk for these Santas. Photo Iain Klieve Photo: Photo Iain Klieve
4. The yongsters fun run
Youngsters took part in a shorter 750m fun run. Photo Iain Klieve Photo: Photo Iain Klieve