5K races near Bainbridge

The Jingle Jog 5K begins and ends at Fiddlin' Fish Brewing in Winston-Salem. It features a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk and a shorter Santa Strut Fun Walk & Run. This holiday race in North Carolina's Triad is designed for runners, walkers, families, and individuals seeking a relaxed December outing rather than a competitive-only start. The 5K offers awards for top finishers, and both distances accommodate participants moving at any pace. The 5K route follows the Long Branch paved trail from the brewery before returning through the Research Parkway corridor near downtown. The Santa Strut is an untimed 0.8-mile loop suitable for family, friends, and leashed dogs. Pets can receive their own race bib and a treat via a small registration add-on that benefits Ruff, the event's charity partner. The race, which previously took place in High Point, now resides in Winston-Salem. The post-race gathering is straightforward: participants return to Fiddlin' Fish Brewing, where 5K registration includes a craft beer and a custom medal that doubles as a Christmas ornament.

The Love Run 5K begins and ends on Decatur Square in downtown Decatur, Georgia, starting at 8:30 a.m. from 1 Court Square. This annual 5K, presented by DeKalb County District Attorney Sherry Boston, takes place in February during Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. It serves as an official Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race qualifier for runners and walkers. All proceeds benefit the Women's Resource Center to End Domestic Violence, supporting a local cause. Participants receive a long-sleeved shirt and a race medal. Bib and shirt pickup is available at Big Peach Running Co. Decatur prior to race day and on race morning. Registered runners also receive a discount on regular-priced items at Big Peach.