Christmas Star Run
Updated
Saturday, December 5, 2026, first start 4:30 PM, in Union City (7345 Red Oak Road). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $30 to $40; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after December 4.
Course and race notes
Come join us for our annual Christmas tree lighting, and Let Your Light Shine as Christian City presents its annual Christmas Star Run.
This will be a family friendly event complete with Christmas lights, food trucks and entertainment.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 5
2026 · in 28 days
Start time
4:30 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$30 to $40
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Fri Dec 4 (in 27 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 5 (in 28 days)
Opened Jun 15, 2026
Race day in Union City
Weather
58° / 40°F
Typical high and low for December 5, with a 31% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Atlanta Hartsfield Intl Airport, GA (6.7 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:27 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 4
Where to stay
7 within 3 mi14 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Econo Lodge Union City - Atlanta South
About 21 min walk1.1 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Comfort Inn
About 26 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Union City
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Microtel Inn & Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: La Quinta Inn & Suites Atlanta-Union City
About 5 min drive1.7 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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