Thursday, October 1, 2026
The City of Long Beach, in cooperation with the Long Beach VFW Post 1384, hosted the third annual Jingle Bell 5k Fun Run for Toys for Tots on Sunday, Dec. 11. The overall winners of the race were Frank Naudus and Lauren Darienzo.
At the VFW, refreshments were served and raffle winners brought home free Christmas trees.
Registration began at the VFW and the race began at 6 p.m. on the boardwalk.
People who took part were required to donate money or a new unwrapped toy for the Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive. Santa hats and jingle bells were provided to the first 100 guests.
