The Santa Sleigh 5K: Run for a Claus

  • Date Sat 12th December 2026
  • Time 9:00AM EST
  • Location Metter, Georgia
  • Price $35.00
  • Races 1 race
  • Distances 5km

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Event summary

Get ready to kick off the holiday season with excitement at the Santa Sleigh 5K: Run for a Claus on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the charming town of Metter, Candler! The festivities will begin bright and early at 8:30 a.m. with a delightful Fun Run for children aged 10 and under, followed by the main 5K event for all ages at 9 a.m., starting right in front of City Hall. This family-friendly event welcomes runners, walkers, and even leashed furry friends to join in the holiday cheer along a picturesque race route.

Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition while supporting a great cause, as this year’s event will raise funds for the Metter High School Beta Club’s service projects and competitive events, as well as assist a former Metter Tiger, Salvador Silva Ramos, in his recovery journey. With entry fees of $25 for the Fun Run and $35 for the 5K, everyone is encouraged to come dressed in their most festive attire for a chance to win fun awards like Cutest Christmas Canine and Most Decked Out Duo. Join us for a day filled with joy, community spirit, and holiday fun at the Santa Sleigh

Organiser's Description

The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a fun run for children 10 years of age and younger. Later, the main 5K event for all ages will begin at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall.

8:30 a.m. 10 & Under Fun Run $25
9:00 a.m. 5K $35 (all ages welcome)

10:00 a.m. (or immediately following race finish-up) Award presentations for each age division. Additionally Fun
Seasonal Spirit/Costume Awards: Cutest Christmas Canine, Most Decked Out Duo, Most Festive Family, Santas Most Rockin Little Reindeer

Set in the heart of downtown Metter, this event will be fun for the whole family, and the race route provides the perfect holiday setting. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Wagons, strollers, and even family-friendly canines on leashes are welcome. This years very special event will not only benefit MHS Beta Club service projects & competitive events, but a very special Claus!

The Santa Sleigh 5K is a major fundraising event for the Metter High School Beta Club. Not only are MHS Betas are committed to serving their school and community, but also holding themselves to the highest academic standards and challenging themselves through participation in Beta Leadership and Competitive Events. Each year, a growing number of our Beta members travel to Savannah in order to compete against other members across the state. Once again, we are hoping to be able to send a record number of Betas to compete at State. All members who place top five in their event will qualify to attend The National Beta Convention, which will take place in Houston, Texas over the summer. Raised funds will go to help students pay for travel expenses and competition fees for both of these events. Additionally, funds raised will continue to aid with costs of leadership development training opportunities and community service projects.

Beta Club is a service-based organization, and we encourage our members to serve our school and community. We host service projects throughout the year in order for our Betas to have opportunities to participate in serving our community. This year, our 5k will not only raise money for our club service projects and competitive events, but also a very special "Claus", former Metter Tiger, Salvador Silva Ramos. Salvador was involved in a terrible accidental shooting around this time, last year. The accident left him with very limited mobility and in need of a great deal of physical therapy, medical attention, equipment, and so forth. This year, all entry fee profits will be donated to assisting Salvador and his family with his rehabilitation needs.
MHS Beta Club donations are tax-deductible. Please consider joining our efforts today with a tax-deductible contribution or sign up for our event.

Races

  • The Santa Sleigh 5K "Run for a Claus"

    Incl. T-Shirt

    Sat 12th December 2026 (9:00AM EST)

    $35.00

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49 South Roundtree Street, Metter, 30439, GA, United States

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