Green Street Santa Sprint
- Date Sun 7th December 2025
- Time 3:55PM EST
- Location Gainesville, Georgia
- Price Free - $55.25
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for the festive fun at the 1st Annual Green Street Santa Sprint on Sunday, December 7th, 2025, in Gainesville, Hall! This exciting event invites participants to don their green Santa suits and sprint through the charming Historic Green Street, cheered on by thousands of spectators. As you race past beautifully decorated historic homes and twinkling Christmas lights, you'll be immersed in the holiday spirit like never before.
But that's not all! Following the race, stick around for the beloved Christmas on Green Street celebration, featuring a delightful parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands. Experience the joy of the season with family-friendly activities, including musical performances, magicians, face painting, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself! The celebration culminates in the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree, making it a perfect day filled with joy and holiday cheer. Don't miss out on this magical experience in Gainesville! Be sure to register before midnight on December 2nd to guarantee your shirt size and join in on the festive fun!
But that's not all! Following the race, stick around for the beloved Christmas on Green Street celebration, featuring a delightful parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands. Experience the joy of the season with family-friendly activities, including musical performances, magicians, face painting, and even a visit from Santa Claus himself! The celebration culminates in the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree, making it a perfect day filled with joy and holiday cheer. Don't miss out on this magical experience in Gainesville! Be sure to register before midnight on December 2nd to guarantee your shirt size and join in on the festive fun!
Organiser's Description
***LAST DAY TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE IS MIDNIGHT ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 2ND!***
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. $5.25 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Upgrade to Hoodie
Sun 7th December 2025 (3:55PM EST)
$55.25
CLOSED -
Volunteers
Incl. Long Sleeve T-Shirt or Upgrade to Hoodie
Sun 7th December 2025 (3:55PM EST)
Free
CLOSED -
Santa Sprint 1 Mile (Includes Finisher Medal and Suit)
Incl. $3.25 Fee
Sun 7th December 2025 (3:55PM EST)
$27.24
CLOSEDNo 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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