Santa Shuffle 5k, Kids Fun Run & Virtual 5k

  • Date Wed 24th December 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Cumming, Georgia
  • Price $28.00 - $38.50
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Get ready to jingle all the way at the Santa Shuffle 5K, Kids Fun Run, and Virtual 5K on Christmas Eve, December 24th, 2025! Taking place at the scenic Cumming City Center in Forsyth, Georgia, this festive event is a perfect way to celebrate the holiday spirit with family and friends. Whether you choose to dash, shuffle, or stroll, everyone is welcome to join in the fun, so pull out your ugliest Christmas sweater and get into the holiday cheer!

The 5K race kicks off at 8:30 AM, followed by the Kids Fun Run for participants aged 10 and under at 9:30 AM. Participants in the 5K will receive a long-sleeved shirt and a custom finisher medal, while young runners will earn a fun run medal. This event not only promises a sleigh-load of joy and laughter but also supports a great cause, with all donations benefiting StreetGrace of North Georgia, an organization dedicated to ending homelessness. Don’t miss out on this joyful holiday traditionβ€”register online before December 23rd, 2025, to secure your spot and festive gear!

Organiser's Description

JOIN US FOR THE SANTA SHUFFLE 5K & FUN RUN ON CHRISTMAS EVE MORNING!

PULL OUT YOUR UGLIEST CHRISTMAS SWEATER AND JOIN US FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME! WHETHER YOU SPRINT, SHUFFLE, OR STROLL, THIS HOLIDAY TRADITION IS PERFECT FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. FESTIVE COSTUMES, HOLIDAY CHEER, AND A SLEIGH-LOAD OF FUN AWAIT!



ALL DONATIONS WILL SUPPORT STREETEXIT OF NORTH GEORGIA [https://streetexit.org/], EMPOWERING LIVES, ENDING HOMELESSNESS.



RACE LOCATION & PARKING

Cumming City Center [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Cumming+City+Center/@34.2165387,-84.1471952,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x277aab6698c06b3f?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111]
423 Canton Road
Cumming, GA US 30040



Free parking is available in the parking garage and surface lots located within the City Center.



More location details can be found HERE [https://www.northgarunningco.com/citycenter]



RACE START TIMES

5k Walk/Run: 8:30 AM

Kids Fun Run (10 & under): 9:30 AM



REGISTRATION

* Registration will be available online (if not sold out) through midnight on December 23, 2025. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION
* IF AN EVENT IS NOT LISTED AS "SOLD OUT", REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE A FINISHER MEDAL AND RACE SHIRT.
* For all events, if your desired shirt size is available from the drop-down menu during race registration, you will receive that size shirt at packet pickup. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out" please select an alternative size as your desired shirt is unavailable.
* Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt and finisher medal!*

5k participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a fun run medal.



*PARTICIPANTS ARE GUARANTEED TO RECEIVE A SHIRT IF REGISTERED BY 12/18/24 AT 11:59 PM



*GUARANTEED FINISHER MEDAL IF REGISTERED BY 12/18/24 AT 11:59 PM



PACKET PICKUP

AT BIG PEACH RUNNING CO. - CUMMING (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Cumming/@34.174673,-84.1859495,15z/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x4f955d60fd701ccf?sa=X&ved=1t:2428&ictx=111])

* December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM

AT BIG PEACH WALK, RUN, HIKE - DAWSONVILLE (145 Forest Blvd #210, Dawsonville, GA 30534 [https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Peach+Running+Co.+-+Dawsonville/@34.3514624,-84.0449924,3806m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f589196fa004c7:0x284feb9978a1e3f6!8m2!3d34.3514624!4d-84.0449924!16s%2Fg%2F11l37hrmzm?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyMC4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D])

* December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM



Packets for VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS not picked up in-store will be mailed after December 26th.



Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.



Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.



RESTROOMS

Located on the lower level of the Cumming City Center [https://www.northgarunningco.com/citycenter]



AWARDS

* Overall male/female
* Overall masters male/female
* 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place age group awards in 5-year increments

***PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY POST-SANTA SHUFFLE ON RACE DAY. Overall and Age Group Awards will be available for pickup at Big Peach Running Co-Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040) after December 26th.



RACE PHOTOS

Race photos will be available to download for FREE online HERE [http://truespeedphoto.com/Races/Index.cfm?Race_ID=1605] or visit TrueSpeedPhoto.com [http://truespeedphoto.com/Home.cfm] for more information.





EVENTS WILL BE HELD RAIN OR SHINE

RACE OFFICIALS MAY CANCEL, DELAY, OR CHANGE THE EVENT IF THE EVENT IS CONSIDERED NOT SAFE FOR THE PUBLIC.



***Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change***



UPCOMING RACES/EVENTS: CLICK HERE [https://linktr.ee/bigpeach_cmg_dvl] TO VIEW INFORMATION ABOUT OUR UPCOMING EVENTS AND RACES

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    Wed 24th December 2025 (8:30AM EST)

    $38.50

  • Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee

    Wed 24th December 2025 (9:30AM EST)

    $28.00

    Ages 10 & Under
  • Virtual 5k

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    $38.50

  • Virtual Kids Fun Run

    Incl. $3.00 Fee & Long Sleeve T-Shirt

    $28.00

    Ages 10 & Under

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