In 61 days · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
START at the corner of Holly Drive and Green Street, Gainesville GA
1 Mile
39–54°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
38–47°F
dry
2024
24–45°F
dry
2023
39–49°F
dry
2022
44–52°F
rain
2021
47–61°F
rain
2020
36–57°F
dry
2019
41–56°F
dry
2018
26–46°F
dry
2017
43–54°F
dry
2016
47–53°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
39°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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We are excited to be bringing the Green Street Santa Sprint back for the 2026 parade! Run through a crowd of thousands lining each side of Historic Green Street to cheer you on as you race by the decorated historic homes and the Christmas light-adorned oak trees. All while wearing a green Santa Suit! Then, join the City of Gainesville for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes a parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands starting at the Gainesville Civic Center and continuing all the way down Green Street!
Before the parade, Green Street will be closed while people visit the historic homes and enjoy musical groups performing on front porches, magicians, face painters, balloon artists, storyteller, jugglers, Santa Claus, miniature train rides, and food trucks. The night will end with the Christmas on Green Street Parade and the traditional Lighting of the Rotary Tree at approximately 5:30 p.m. at the intersection of Green Street and West Academy Street! For more info about Christmas on Green Street, visit our website: https://www.exploregainesville.org/christmas-on-green-street/
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