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Sunday, December 13th, 2026
423 Canton Rd., Cumming GA
5K
37–52°F · some rain risk
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36–64°F
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32–54°F
dry
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34–56°F
dry
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44–50°F
dry
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37–56°F
dry
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52–63°F
dry
2019
36–43°F
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36–50°F
dry
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25–43°F
dry
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39–48°F
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About this race
Event Overview
Celebrate the magic of the holiday season at one of North Georgia’s favorite Christmas traditions! ✨🎄
The Cumming Christmas Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run is more than just a race—it’s a morning filled with festive costumes 🎅, Christmas music 🎶, smiling families ❤️, and a community coming together to celebrate the season while supporting a meaningful local cause.
Whether you’re chasing a personal best 🏃♂️💨, pushing a stroller, walking with friends, or introducing your children to their very first race, everyone is welcome!
🎅 Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire! Santa suits, ugly Christmas sweaters, elves 🧝♀️, reindeer 🦌, candy canes 🍬, and festive accessories are all encouraged.
After crossing the finish line 🏁, enjoy holiday music 🎶, hot chocolate ☕, delicious refreshments, awards 🏆, festive photo opportunities 📸, and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎄✨
Every registration helps support Forsyth County Community Connection ❤️, strengthening children, families, and our local community.
Why You’ll Love This Event
- Fast, scenic 5K: through Cumming City Center
- Kids Fun Run: fun for the little ones!
- Chip-timed race: with awards
- Holiday costumes: encouraged for everyone
Whether you’re running, walking, jogging, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines 📣, we can’t wait to celebrate Christmas with you!
Race Location
🎄 Make this race part of your family’s holiday tradition!
- Address: Cumming City Center, 423 Canton Road, Cumming, GA 30040
- Parking: Free parking is available in the City Center parking garage and surrounding surface lots.
Race Schedule
- 7:30 AM: Race Day Packet Pickup & Registration (if available)
- 8:30 AM: Christmas Jingle Jog 5K Run/Walk
- 9:30 AM: Kids Fun Run (10 & Under)
Registration Includes
- 5K Participants:
- Long-sleeve commemorative race shirt: guaranteed for early registrants
- Custom finisher medal: for all finishers
- Professional chip timing: for accurate results
- Age group awards eligibility: for top finishers
- Post-race refreshments: to enjoy after your run
- Kids Fun Run:
- Race shirt: for all participants
- Fun Run finisher medal: for kids completing the run
Awards
- Overall Male & Female: top winners.
- Overall Masters Male & Female: recognition in age categories.
- Top 3 Finishers: in each Age Group will receive awards.
- Special Holiday Awards: for costume and spirit categories.
Packet Pickup
📬 Packet Pickup:
- Date: Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Big Peach Running Co. – Cumming
- Address: 5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040
- Race morning packet pickup: begins at 7:30 AM under the Big Peach Running Co. tent.
Support Your Community
❤️ Proceeds from the Cumming Christmas Jingle Jog benefit Forsyth County Community Connection, supporting programs that strengthen children, families, foster care initiatives, and community partnerships throughout Forsyth County.
Event Information
Join us for the Cumming Christmas Jingle Jog 5K & Fun Run on December 13, 2026, at Register Here.
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