Santa Shuffle 5k & Kids Fun Run
- Date Thu 24th December 2026
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Cumming, Georgia
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1km
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Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run on Thursday, December 24, 2026, in Cumming, Forsyth! This exciting Christmas Eve event invites participants of all ages to don their festive attire and enjoy a morning filled with holiday cheer. Whether you choose to sprint, shuffle, or stroll, the 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and under at 9:30 AM.
Join us at the Cumming City Center, where the spirit of the season shines bright, and every step you take contributes to a great cause. All donations from the event benefit Wee Books of Dawson County, supporting early literacy and school readiness for local children. Participants will receive a long-sleeved race shirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will earn a special Kids Fun Run medal. With free parking available and a joyful atmosphere, the Santa Shuffle promises to be a memorable family tradition that you won't want to miss!
Join us at the Cumming City Center, where the spirit of the season shines bright, and every step you take contributes to a great cause. All donations from the event benefit Wee Books of Dawson County, supporting early literacy and school readiness for local children. Participants will receive a long-sleeved race shirt and a custom finisher medal, while kids will earn a special Kids Fun Run medal. With free parking available and a joyful atmosphere, the Santa Shuffle promises to be a memorable family tradition that you won't want to miss!
Organiser's Description
SANTA SHUFFLE 5K & KIDS FUN RUN
sparkles Christmas Eve Morning sparkles
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Pull out your festive Christmas attire and join us for a jolly good time at the Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Whether you sprint, shuffle, or stroll, this Christmas Eve tradition is perfect for the whole family. Festive costumes, holiday cheer, and a sleigh-load of fun await! snowflake
red heart Best of all, every step you take helps make a difference! All donations from this event benefit Wee Books of Dawson County
Founded in 2008, Dawson County Wee Books works in connection with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. It was founded to address a growing problem relating to children entering kindergarten without basic literacy skills and school readiness. https://www.weebooksdawson.org/
Race Location & Parking
Cumming City Center
423 Canton Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Free parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots throughout the City Center.
alarm clock Race Start Times
female sign 5K Walk/Run: 8:30 AM
Kids Fun RunAges 10 and Under: 9:30 AM
Registration
Online registration will remain openif the event has not sold outthrough 11:59 PM on December 23, 2026.
Register early to receive the best price and guarantee your race shirt and finisher medal!
5K Participants Receive
A festive long-sleeved race shirt
A custom Santa Shuffle finisher medal
Kids Fun Run Participants Receive
A special Kids Fun Run medal
star Participants registered by 11:59 PM on December 17, 2026, are guaranteed a race shirt and finisher medal.
If your preferred shirt size appears in the registration menu, you will receive that size at packet pickup. If a size is marked Sold Out, please select an available alternative.
Packet Pickup
Big Peach Running Co.Cumming
5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430
Cumming, GA 30040
December 1923, 2026
alarm clock 1200 PM each day
Please Note
Shirt-size exchanges will not be available during packet pickup.
If extra shirts remain after the race, participants may visit the packet pickup tent to ask about an exchange.
Packets belonging to in-person participants that are not picked up will be donated.
Virtual participant packets not picked up in the store will be mailed after December 26.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are located on the lower level of the Cumming City Center.
Awards
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Overall Male and Female
Overall Masters Male and Female
First, Second, and Third Place Age Group Awards in five-year increments
Overall and age-group awards will be available for pickup at:
Big Peach Running Co.Cumming
5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430
Cumming, GA 30040
Awards may be picked up beginning after December 26, 2026.
snowflake Rain, Snow or Shine!
The Santa Shuffle will be held rain or shine. Race officials reserve the right to delay, modify, or cancel the event if conditions are considered unsafe for participants or the public.
Please check this page regularly for updates, as event details are subject to change.
Ready to Shuffle?
Grab your festive Christmas attire, gather your family and friends, and join us for a festive Christmas Eve morning at the Cumming City Center!
CLICK HERE [https://linktr.ee/bigpeach_cmg_dvl] TO SEE OUR UPCOMING RACES AND EVENTS!
sparkles Christmas Eve Morning sparkles
Thursday, December 24, 2026
Pull out your festive Christmas attire and join us for a jolly good time at the Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run!
Whether you sprint, shuffle, or stroll, this Christmas Eve tradition is perfect for the whole family. Festive costumes, holiday cheer, and a sleigh-load of fun await! snowflake
red heart Best of all, every step you take helps make a difference! All donations from this event benefit Wee Books of Dawson County
Founded in 2008, Dawson County Wee Books works in connection with Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. It was founded to address a growing problem relating to children entering kindergarten without basic literacy skills and school readiness. https://www.weebooksdawson.org/
Race Location & Parking
Cumming City Center
423 Canton Road
Cumming, GA 30040
Free parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots throughout the City Center.
alarm clock Race Start Times
female sign 5K Walk/Run: 8:30 AM
Kids Fun RunAges 10 and Under: 9:30 AM
Registration
Online registration will remain openif the event has not sold outthrough 11:59 PM on December 23, 2026.
Register early to receive the best price and guarantee your race shirt and finisher medal!
5K Participants Receive
A festive long-sleeved race shirt
A custom Santa Shuffle finisher medal
Kids Fun Run Participants Receive
A special Kids Fun Run medal
star Participants registered by 11:59 PM on December 17, 2026, are guaranteed a race shirt and finisher medal.
If your preferred shirt size appears in the registration menu, you will receive that size at packet pickup. If a size is marked Sold Out, please select an available alternative.
Packet Pickup
Big Peach Running Co.Cumming
5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430
Cumming, GA 30040
December 1923, 2026
alarm clock 1200 PM each day
Please Note
Shirt-size exchanges will not be available during packet pickup.
If extra shirts remain after the race, participants may visit the packet pickup tent to ask about an exchange.
Packets belonging to in-person participants that are not picked up will be donated.
Virtual participant packets not picked up in the store will be mailed after December 26.
Restrooms
Public restrooms are located on the lower level of the Cumming City Center.
Awards
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
Overall Male and Female
Overall Masters Male and Female
First, Second, and Third Place Age Group Awards in five-year increments
Overall and age-group awards will be available for pickup at:
Big Peach Running Co.Cumming
5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430
Cumming, GA 30040
Awards may be picked up beginning after December 26, 2026.
snowflake Rain, Snow or Shine!
The Santa Shuffle will be held rain or shine. Race officials reserve the right to delay, modify, or cancel the event if conditions are considered unsafe for participants or the public.
Please check this page regularly for updates, as event details are subject to change.
Ready to Shuffle?
Grab your festive Christmas attire, gather your family and friends, and join us for a festive Christmas Eve morning at the Cumming City Center!
CLICK HERE [https://linktr.ee/bigpeach_cmg_dvl] TO SEE OUR UPCOMING RACES AND EVENTS!
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