Christmas Parade 5K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 4:30PM EST
- Location Valdosta, Georgia
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the festive fun at the Christmas Parade 5K, taking place on Saturday, December 6th, 2025, in the heart of Valdosta, Lowndes! Kicking off at 4:30 PM, this spirited race supports the VSU Cross Country teams and invites participants to run an exciting out-and-back course that starts and finishes on North Patterson Street, near Bennies Alley. With a distance of 5K, runners will enjoy a scenic route that turns around between Moore and High Streets before heading back to the finish line.
Dress up in your favorite holiday apparel—while not mandatory, it’s highly encouraged! All registered participants will receive a stylish drawstring shoe bag, and awards will be given to the first 25 male and female finishers, alongside random prizes for others! Early registration is available for just $20 until November 27th, with family discounts also offered. Don’t miss out on this merry event that combines fitness with holiday cheer!
Dress up in your favorite holiday apparel—while not mandatory, it’s highly encouraged! All registered participants will receive a stylish drawstring shoe bag, and awards will be given to the first 25 male and female finishers, alongside random prizes for others! Early registration is available for just $20 until November 27th, with family discounts also offered. Don’t miss out on this merry event that combines fitness with holiday cheer!
Organiser's Description
CHRISTMAS PARADE 5K
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. $2.20 Fee & Drawstring Shoe Bag
Sat 6th December 2025 (4:30PM EST)
$22.20
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