Green Street Santa Sprint
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 3:55PM EST
- Location Gainesville, Georgia
- Price Free - $44.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the inaugural Green Street Santa Sprint on Sunday, December 6th, 2026, in Gainesville, Hall! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to don their green Santa suits and dash through a vibrant crowd, cheering along Historic Green Street, where beautifully decorated homes and twinkling Christmas lights set the scene.
Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also the magic of the City of Gainesville's annual Christmas on Green Street celebration. After the sprint, stick around for a delightful parade featuring antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands, all starting at the Gainesville Civic Center. Before the parade, take in the festive atmosphere with live musical performances, captivating magicians, face painting, balloon artistry, storytelling, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself! Don't miss the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Green Street and West Academy Street. Join us for a day of holiday spirit and community cheer that promises to be unforgettable!
Participants will not only enjoy the thrill of the race but also the magic of the City of Gainesville's annual Christmas on Green Street celebration. After the sprint, stick around for a delightful parade featuring antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands, all starting at the Gainesville Civic Center. Before the parade, take in the festive atmosphere with live musical performances, captivating magicians, face painting, balloon artistry, storytelling, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself! Don't miss the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Green Street and West Academy Street. Join us for a day of holiday spirit and community cheer that promises to be unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
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We are excited to announce the 1st Annual Green Street Santa Sprint! Run through a crowd of thousands lining each side of Historic Green Street to cheer you on as you race by the decorated historic homes and the Christmas light adorned Oak trees. All while wearing a green Santa Suit! Then, join the City of Gainesville for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes a parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands starting at the Gainesville Civic Center and continuing all the way down Green Street!
Before the parade, Green Street will be closed while people visit the historic homes and enjoy musical groups performing on front porches, magicians, face painters, balloon artists, storyteller, jugglers, Santa Claus, miniature train rides, and food trucks. The night will end with the Christmas on Green Street Parade and the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Green Street and West Academy Street! For more info about Christmas on Green Street, visit our website: https://www.exploregainesville.org/christmas-on-green-street/
We are excited to announce the 1st Annual Green Street Santa Sprint! Run through a crowd of thousands lining each side of Historic Green Street to cheer you on as you race by the decorated historic homes and the Christmas light adorned Oak trees. All while wearing a green Santa Suit! Then, join the City of Gainesville for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes a parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands starting at the Gainesville Civic Center and continuing all the way down Green Street!
Before the parade, Green Street will be closed while people visit the historic homes and enjoy musical groups performing on front porches, magicians, face painters, balloon artists, storyteller, jugglers, Santa Claus, miniature train rides, and food trucks. The night will end with the Christmas on Green Street Parade and the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Green Street and West Academy Street! For more info about Christmas on Green Street, visit our website: https://www.exploregainesville.org/christmas-on-green-street/
Races
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Santa Sprint 1 Mile
Incl. $4.25 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Upgrade to Hoodie
Sun 6th December 2026 (3:55PM EST)
$44.25
OPENS 07 SEP -
Volunteers
Incl. Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Upgrade to Hoodie
Sun 6th December 2026 (3:55PM EST)
Free
OPENS 10 AUG -
Santa Sprint 1 Mile (Includes Finisher Medal and Suit)
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sun 6th December 2026 (3:55PM EST)
$27.24
OPENS 03 DECNo long sleeve t-shirt included.
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START at the corner of Holly Drive and Green Street, 781 Green St, Gainesville, 30501, GA, United States
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