A fun way to kick off the holiday season and help others is the Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis. Wear your best holiday-themed costume as you race to raise funds to help find a cure for arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Whether you walk or run this 5K, you’ll get that special gift that is like no other—knowing you helped someone in need. Broadway at the Beach, 1322 Celebrity Circle. Saturday, 1 p.m. Visit website to register. (704) 705-1810, www.jinglebellrungrandstrand.kintera.org