Green Street Santa Sprint
- Date
- December 6, 2026
- Distance
- Santa Sprint 1 Mile · Volunteers · Santa Sprint 1 Mile (Includes Finisher Medal and Suit)
From the Organizer
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We are excited to announce the 1st Annual Green Street Santa Sprint! 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/
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
56°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gainesville, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gainesville, GA
Elevation
1,237 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 39 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Green Street Santa Sprint
- Date
- December 6, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Green Street Santa Sprint?
- Green Street Santa Sprint is a running race held in Gainesville, Georgia on December 6, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Green Street Santa Sprint?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026 in Gainesville, Georgia at START at the corner of Holly Drive and Green Street, Gainesville, GA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Green Street Santa Sprint?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Green Street Santa Sprint
Dec 6, 2026