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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
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34–56°F
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44–50°F
dry
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37–56°F
dry
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52–63°F
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36–43°F
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36–50°F
dry
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25–43°F
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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.
Visit us at CummingJingleJog.info.
Check out our support organization at https://www.thedropfoco.com/.
Learn more about community services at ConnectForsyth.org.
Event Highlights
- Open to All: Everyone is welcome! Whether you’re chasing a personal best 🏃♂️💨, pushing a stroller, walking with friends, or introducing your children to their very first race.
- Festive Attire: Come dressed in your favorite holiday attire! Santa suits, ugly Christmas sweaters, elves 🧝♂️, reindeer 🦌, candy canes 🍬, and festive accessories are all encouraged.
- Post-Race Fun: After crossing the finish line 🏁, enjoy holiday music 🎶, hot chocolate ☕, delicious refreshments, awards 🏆, festive photo opportunities 📸, and plenty of Christmas cheer! 🎄✨
- Community Support: Every registration helps support Forsyth County Community Connection ❤️, strengthening children, families, and our local community.
Event Details
Date: December 13, 2026
Location: 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*, Custom finisher medal*, Professional chip timing, Age group awards eligibility, Post-race refreshments. - Kids Fun Run:
Race shirt*, Fun Run finisher medal*. - Note: Items marked * are guaranteed for participants registered before the published deadline while supplies last.
Awards
- Overall: Male & Female
- Masters: Male & Female
- Top 3: Finishers in each Age Group
- Holiday Awards:
Best Individual Costume, Best Family Costume, Most Festive Runner, Best Decorated Stroller, Holiday Spirit Award.
Packet Pickup
Date: Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
At Big Peach Running Co. – Cumming, 5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040
Race morning packet pickup begins at 7:30 AM under the Big Peach Running Co. tent.
Closing Remarks
❤️ 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.
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