Duluth Holiday 5k Benefitting Rainbow Village

Saturday, December 26, 2026
8:30 AM EST
Duluth, Georgia
$33.80 · 1 race
5km

Event summary

Join us for the Duluth Holiday 5K on Saturday, December 26, 2026, at Shorty Howell Park in Duluth, Gwinnett! This festive event combines the joy of holiday running with the spirit of giving, as proceeds benefit Rainbow Village, an organization dedicated to supporting families experiencing homelessness. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring a scenic 5K course, delicious post-race snacks like red beans and rice, and energizing music from a live DJ.

Don't miss out on the chance to win exciting raffle prizes and age group awards! Registration is still open, and those who sign up now can enjoy a $10 discount, but be mindful that only participants registered by 4 PM on race day are guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt. T-shirt and bib number pick-up begins at 7:45 AM at the pavilion near the start and finish line. Help us reach our fundraising goal of $2,000 to provide 10 beds for families at Rainbow Village, ensuring they have a safe and comfortable place to call home. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a day of community, cheer, and purpose!

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    8:30 AM EST

    $33.80

    Register

Organiser's description

Join us for our annual celebration of running and holiday cheer! Run through scenic Shorty Howell park and support Rainbow Village. Red beans and rice, snacks and a DJ music for a post race party! Raffle prizes and age group awards.

REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN. HOWEVER, ANYONE REGISTERING BETWEEN NOW AND THE START OF THE RACE IS PAYING $10 LESS BECAUSE WE CAN'T GUARANTEE A T-SHIRT. IF WE DO HAVE EXTRA SHIRTS AND YOU DECIDE YOU WANT ONE, WE WILL CHARGE YOU $10 MORNING OF THE RACE.

Long sleeve t-shirt only guaranteed to anyone signed up by 4 PM on Friday, December 26. Tshirts will be available while supplies last for anyone who signs up after this time. If you do not get a shirt, we will refund $10.

Tshirt and bib number pick up will start at 7:45 AM at the pavilion, near the start and finish line. See course map for location.

Rainbow Village https://rainbowvillage.org offers housing and supportive programs for families who have experienced homelessness. Our Duluth campus features 30 apartments, each available to a family for up to two years. In 2024, we served 50 families. Fundraising goal: $2000 would provide 10 beds, ensuring that new families moving into Rainbow Village have a comfortable place to rest.

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Location

Shorty Howell Park, 2750 Pleasant Hill Rd, DULUTH, 30096, GA, United States

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