The 21st annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Fort Walton Beach will commence at 9 a.m., December 7, at Gulfside Pavilion at Brooks Landing, in Fort Walton Beach. There will be a professionally timed 5K and 10K run and 5K walk, with one-mile fun run.

The sixth annual Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis Pensacola Beach will commence at 8 a.m., November 30, at Gulfside Pavilion at Casino Beach. There will be a professionally timed 5K and 10K run and 5K walk, with a Santa Chase for children 8 and under.

All proceeds from both events benefit the Arthritis Foundation and their quest for a cure.

For more Pensacola information, call Linda Knauss at 850-471-1541 or visit 2013jbrpensacolabeach.kintera.org. FWB location: 205 Brooks St. For information, call Patricia Faber at 850-797-1449 or visit 2013jbrfortwaltonbeach.kintera.org.