When
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Where
START at the corner of Holly Drive and Green Street, Gainesville GA
Distance
1 Mile
About this race
Race Overview
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!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-12-06
- Start Location: Corner of Holly Drive and Green Street, Gainesville, GA
- URL: Green Street Santa Sprint
Santa Sprint Store
- Shirts and More: Click HERE to purchase 2025 Santa Sprint Shirts, Hoodies, Beanies & Ornaments!
- 2026 Store: 2026 Santa Sprint Store Coming Soon
Christmas on Green Street Celebration
Join the City of Gainesville for our annual Christmas on Green Street celebration! This magical event includes:
- Parade: A parade of antique cars, holiday floats, and marching bands starting at the Gainesville Civic Center and continuing all the way down Green Street!
- Activities: Green Street will be closed while people visit the historic homes and enjoy musical groups performing on front porches, magicians, face painters, balloon artists, storytellers, jugglers, Santa Claus, miniature train rides, and food trucks.
- Lighting Ceremony: 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!
- More Info: For more info about Christmas on Green Street, visit our website: Explore Gainesville
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