CANCELED - City of Valdosta canceled the 5K and Christmas Parade 12/05/2025 - Christmas Parade 5K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 4:30PM EST
- Location Valdosta, Georgia
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive fun in Valdosta, Lowndes on Saturday, December 6, 2025, for the highly anticipated Christmas Parade 5K! This lively event kicks off at 4:30 PM, taking participants through a charming out-and-back course that starts and finishes in downtown Valdosta, specifically on North Patterson Street near Bennies Alley. Runners of all ages are invited to don their holiday apparelβwhile itβs not required, itβs certainly encouraged to add to the festive spirit!
While the 5K has been canceled, participants who registered early can still enjoy various awards and random prizes for finishers, as well as a drawstring shoe bag giveaway for all entrants. Make sure to register online by 11:59 AM on December 6 to take advantage of early bird pricing! Whether you're running for fun or aiming for a personal best, this community event promises to be a joyous celebration of the season. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with fellow runners and support the VSU Cross Country teams!
While the 5K has been canceled, participants who registered early can still enjoy various awards and random prizes for finishers, as well as a drawstring shoe bag giveaway for all entrants. Make sure to register online by 11:59 AM on December 6 to take advantage of early bird pricing! Whether you're running for fun or aiming for a personal best, this community event promises to be a joyous celebration of the season. Don't miss out on the chance to connect with fellow runners and support the VSU Cross Country teams!
Organiser's Description
CHRISTMAS PARADE 5K HAS BEEN CANCELLED
SATURDAY- DECEMBER 6TH EVENT STARTS AT 4:30 PM
TO BENEFIT THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
FESTIVE APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED BUT CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED!
COURSE: STARTS AND FINISHED IN DOWNTOWN VALDOSTA AN OUT AND BACK COURSE. STARTS ON NORTH PATTERSON STREET NEAR BENNIES ALLEY HEADS NORTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE TURNAROUND POINT LOCATED BETWEEN MOORE AND HIGH STREETS RETURNS SOUTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE FINISH LINE AT BENNIES ALLEY.
AWARDS: THE FIRST 25 MALE AND 25 FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARD IN THE FINISH CHUTE. RANDOM PRIZES WILL BE HANDED OUT TO THOSE NOT IN THE TOP 25 FEMALES/MALES.
GIVE-A-WAYS: ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A DRAWSTRING SHOE BAG.
ENTRY FEE: REGISTER ONLINE BY 11:59AM, 12/06/2025. EARLY REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH - $25.00 NOVEMBER 28TH THROUGH DECEMBER 4TH $30 ON DECEMBER 5TH THROUGH 6TH BY 11:59AM. FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO ENTER USING PAPER APPLICATIONS BETWEEN 3:15PM AND 4:15PM - $40 PER PERSON EXACT CHANGE, CHECK OR CASH ONLY. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH DECEMBER 6TH BY 11:59AM. [PARENT(S)/CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18] $55 IF RECEIVED BY 11/27, $70 THRU 12/04. $85 BY 12/06 BY 11:59AM. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED AFTER 11:59AM ON 12/07/2024.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION, BIB NUMBER AND GIVE-A-WAY PICK UP AT BENNIES ALLEY STARTING AT 3:15PM AND ENDS AT 4:10PM. LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OFF TOOMBS STREET.
FESTIVAL APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED, HOWEVER IT IS CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455
SATURDAY- DECEMBER 6TH EVENT STARTS AT 4:30 PM
TO BENEFIT THE VSU CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS
FESTIVE APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED BUT CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED!
COURSE: STARTS AND FINISHED IN DOWNTOWN VALDOSTA AN OUT AND BACK COURSE. STARTS ON NORTH PATTERSON STREET NEAR BENNIES ALLEY HEADS NORTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE TURNAROUND POINT LOCATED BETWEEN MOORE AND HIGH STREETS RETURNS SOUTH ON N. PATTERSON STREET TO THE FINISH LINE AT BENNIES ALLEY.
AWARDS: THE FIRST 25 MALE AND 25 FEMALE FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE THEIR AWARD IN THE FINISH CHUTE. RANDOM PRIZES WILL BE HANDED OUT TO THOSE NOT IN THE TOP 25 FEMALES/MALES.
GIVE-A-WAYS: ALL PARTICIPANTS WHO REGISTER WILL RECEIVE A DRAWSTRING SHOE BAG.
ENTRY FEE: REGISTER ONLINE BY 11:59AM, 12/06/2025. EARLY REGISTRATION FEE OF $20 THROUGH NOVEMBER 27TH - $25.00 NOVEMBER 28TH THROUGH DECEMBER 4TH $30 ON DECEMBER 5TH THROUGH 6TH BY 11:59AM. FOR THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO ENTER USING PAPER APPLICATIONS BETWEEN 3:15PM AND 4:15PM - $40 PER PERSON EXACT CHANGE, CHECK OR CASH ONLY. THERE IS A FAMILY DISCOUNT THROUGH DECEMBER 6TH BY 11:59AM. [PARENT(S)/CHILDREN UNDER THE AGE OF 18] $55 IF RECEIVED BY 11/27, $70 THRU 12/04. $85 BY 12/06 BY 11:59AM. NO FAMILY DISCOUNT OFFERED AFTER 11:59AM ON 12/07/2024.
RACE DAY REGISTRATION, BIB NUMBER AND GIVE-A-WAY PICK UP AT BENNIES ALLEY STARTING AT 3:15PM AND ENDS AT 4:10PM. LOCATED IN THE PARKING LOT OFF TOOMBS STREET.
FESTIVAL APPAREL IS NOT REQUIRED, HOWEVER IT IS CERTAINLY ENCOURAGED.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: CALL A COURSE/LINE229-630-1455
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Drawstring Shoe Bag
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:30PM EST)
$32.80
CLOSED
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120 North Patterson Street, Valdosta, 31601, GA, United States
CANCELED - City of Valdosta canceled the 5K and Christmas Parade 12/05/2025 - Christmas Parade 5K
