Green Street Santa Sprint
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 3:55PM EST
- Location Gainesville, Georgia
- Price $38.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive day of fun and fitness at the 1st Annual Green Street Santa Sprint on Sunday, December 7, 2025, in Gainesville, Hall! This lively event invites participants to don their green Santa suits and race through a sea of enthusiastic spectators lining historic Green Street, where beautifully decorated homes and twinkling Christmas lights create a magical atmosphere.
Join fellow runners for an exhilarating sprint, and afterward, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas on Green Street celebration. From a delightful parade featuring antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands to enchanting performances by musicians, magicians, and jugglers, there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy festive activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, and even a miniature train ride. The day culminates in the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m., making this an unforgettable way to kick off the holiday season in Gainesville. Don't miss out on this joyous celebration!
Join fellow runners for an exhilarating sprint, and afterward, immerse yourself in the holiday spirit at the annual Christmas on Green Street celebration. From a delightful parade featuring antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands to enchanting performances by musicians, magicians, and jugglers, there's something for everyone. Families can enjoy festive activities, including face painting, balloon artistry, and even a miniature train ride. The day culminates in the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m., making this an unforgettable way to kick off the holiday season in Gainesville. Don't miss out on this joyous celebration!
Organiser's Description
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/
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/
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