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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
301 River Street, Palatka FL
5K
54–70°F · low rain risk
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About this race
Beck 5K Presents: Santa's Jingle Beer Run 2026
Looking for a great way to help others and have a good time? Join us this year and enjoy a run/walk/hustle through the beautiful streets of Palatka during Porchfest 2026. Enjoy the great bands and the cheers from spectators as you wind your way through the neighborhoods.
Event Overview
🎅:🍺: Santa's Jingle Beer Run 5K – Cheers to the Holidays for a Great Cause! 🎄:🏃:♀️🏃:♂️
- Join Us: Lace up your running shoes, throw on your favorite holiday gear, and join us for Santa's Jingle Beer Run!
- Celebrate: After crossing the finish line, celebrate with a complimentary craft beer (for participants 21 and older with valid ID) or enjoy a festive non-alcoholic beverage.
- Cheers: Stick around for music, holiday fun, and plenty of Christmas cheer with friends, family, and fellow runners.
- Good Cause: All proceeds benefit Bread of Life of Palatka, helping ensure families throughout our community have access to nutritious meals during the holiday season.
Beneficiary
Bread of Life of Palatka is a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing hunger and food insecurity in Putnam County. Many families are already food insecure, and many more are just one financial crisis away from not knowing where their next meal will come from. Join us as we run, walk, and celebrate while giving back to our community.
When
- Race Day: Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Start Time: 3:00 PM
- Packet Pickup: Friday, December 4, 2026, 8 AM to 5 PM at MoRe Yard, 2000 Reid Street, Palatka, FL 32177
- Race Day Pickup: Packet pickup will also be available at the start line. Look for the signs!
Where
Riverfront Park, 100 Memorial Parkway, Palatka, FL 32177
Entry Fees
- Early Bird Special: $25.00 – Register by August 1, 2026
- Early Registration: $30.00 – August 2 – October 1, 2026
- Registration: $35.00 – October 2 – November 30, 2026
- Late Registration: $40.00 – December 1, 2026 – Race Day
All runners who register by November 10, 2026, are guaranteed an event shirt in their selected size. Registrations received after November 10 may still receive a shirt while supplies last. We do our best to order enough shirts for everyone, but size availability cannot be guaranteed after the deadline.
For More Information
Email us at Beck5K@checkbeck.com.
For more details, visit our race page.
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