Santa Shuffle 5k & Kids Fun Run
Updated
Thursday, December 24, 2026, first start 8:30 AM, in Cumming (423 Canton Rd.). Distances: 1K, 5K. Entry from $25 to $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $45 after November 15.
Course and race notes
Santa Shuffle 5K & Kids Fun Run. ✨ Christmas Eve Morning ✨.
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.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 24
2026 · in 47 days
Start time
8:30 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1K5K
Price
$25 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sun Nov 15 (in 8 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 24 (in 47 days)
Opened Oct 6, 2026
Race day in Cumming
Weather
53° / 33°F
Typical high and low for December 24, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Cumming 2N, GA (1.4 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:39 AM – 5:31 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 51 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
57 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Santa Maria restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Myth & Legend Coffee House cafe0.1 mi
- Homestead restaurant0.1 mi
- Slicability quick bite0.1 mi
17 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.1 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 23
Where to stay
5 within 3 mi7 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: InTown Suites
About 5 min drive1.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Holiday Inn Express
About 7 min drive2.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Comfort Suites
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Hampton
About 8 min drive2.6 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Country Inn & Suites
About 8 min drive2.7 mi from the start
More places on the map
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Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.