Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk 2026

The Santa Shuffle 5K & Fun Run takes place on Christmas Eve morning at Cumming City Center in Cumming, Georgia. The 5K begins at 8:30 AM, and the Kids Fun Run for children 10 and under starts at 9:30 AM. This event is structured as a holiday community run and walk, welcoming participants of all running levels. Shirts, medals, optional hoodie upgrades, and a custom ornament are offered during registration. Proceeds from the event benefit the National Alliance for Mental Illness Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin. Awards are given to the overall male and female winners, masters winners, and the top three finishers in five-year age groups. Award recipients collect their prizes after the race, as there is no on-site ceremony. Participants can access and download their race photos online at no cost. The event proceeds as scheduled regardless of weather, unless local or state officials mandate a shift to a virtual format.