Jingle Bell run and walk draws an enthusiastic crowd

More than 45 islanders braved the weather to participate in this year’s Jingle Bell Fun Run/Walk.

By Bruce Cyra For The Beachcomber • December 22, 2021 1:30 am
(Bruce Cyra Photo) Runners were rarin’ to go on Vashon’s annual Jingle Bell fun run.
(Bruce Cyra Photo) Runners were rarin’ to go on Vashon’s annual Jingle Bell fun run.

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.