Santa Shuffle 5k, Kids Fun Run & Virtual 5k

Join us for the Santa Shuffle 5K & Fun Run on Christmas Eve morning!

Pull out your ugliest Christmas sweater and join us for a jolly good time!

• Family Friendly: This holiday tradition is perfect for the whole family.
• Festive Atmosphere: Festive costumes, holiday cheer, and a sleigh-load of fun await!
• Santa Shuffle: Whether you sprint, shuffle, or stroll, everyone is welcome!
• Free Perks: Pieces & Peaches Boutique and Rugged Refined Menswear will open early on race morning at 9 AM and offer free mimosas and a gift with purchase to all runners who come in with their race bib.

Donations

All Donations will support StreetExit of North Georgia, Empowering Lives, Ending Homelessness.

Race Location & Parking

Cumming City Center
423 Canton Road
Cumming, GA US 30040

• Free Parking: Available in the parking garage and surface lots located within the City Center.
• More Info: More location details can be found HERE.

Race Start Times

• 5k Walk/Run: 8:30 AM
• Kids Fun Run: 9:30 AM (10 & under)

Registration

• Online Registration: Available through midnight on December 23, 2025, if not sold out. NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION.
• Finisher Medal: If an event is not listed as "Sold Out," registrants will receive a finisher medal and a race shirt.
• Shirt Sizes: If your desired shirt size is available, you will receive that size at packet pickup. If a shirt size is listed as "Sold Out," please select an alternative size.
• Early Registration: Register early to take advantage of discounts and guarantee your shirt and finisher medal!

5k participants will receive a long-sleeved shirt and custom finisher medal. Kids Fun Run participants will receive a fun run medal.

Packet Pickup

At Big Peach Running Co. - Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040)

• December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM.

At Big Peach Walk, Run, Hike - Dawsonville (145 Forest Blvd #210, Dawsonville, GA 30534)

• December 21st, 22nd, and 23rd from 12 PM to 5 PM.

Packets for Virtual Participants not picked up in-store will be mailed after December 26th.

Please note that we will not be exchanging t-shirt sizes at packet pickup. If we have extras after the race, you may go to the packet pickup tent following the race to see if your size is available for exchange.

Packets for in-person participants not picked up during packet pickup will be donated.

Restrooms

Located on the lower level of the Cumming City Center.

Awards

• Overall: male/female
• Masters: overall male/female
• Age Group: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards in 5-year increments

*PLEASE NOTE THAT WE WILL NOT HAVE AN AWARD CEREMONY POST-SANTA SHUFFLE ON RACE DAY. Overall and Age Group Awards will be available for pickup at Big Peach Running Co-Cumming (5485 Bethelview Road, Suite 430, Cumming, GA 30040) after December 26th.

Race Photos

Race photos will be available to download for FREE online HERE or visit TrueSpeedPhoto.com for more information.

Events will be held Rain or Shine

Race officials may cancel, delay, or change the event if the event is considered not safe for the public.

*Please check back for updates regarding this event as details are subject to change.*

Upcoming Races/Events: Click HERE to view information about our upcoming events and races.

For more information about the Santa Shuffle 5k, please visit: Santa Shuffle 5k Official Page.