Sweetwater Mission Santa Run 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Powder Springs (4485 Pineview Drive). Distances: 5K. Entry from $35.
Course and race notes
A family friendly fun run or walk 5K in downtown Powder Springs, GA benefiting Sweetwater Mission.
Stabilizing families by preventing hunger and homelessness while transforming Lives through education and employment opportunities since 1968. Outfits celebrating the season are encouraged.
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Fri Dec 11 (in 34 days)
Opened Apr 1, 2026
Race day in Powder Springs
Weather
56° / 35°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 29% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Mableton 1 N, GA (6.1 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:34 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday. The first start is 26 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
11 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi, the nearest under 0.1 mi away.
Places to eat
- Sangstera Café cafeunder 0.1 mi
- Johnny's BBQ restaurant0.5 mi
- Macland Wings restaurant0.5 mi
- Little Caesars quick bite0.6 mi
6 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.