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Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots

Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Cumming, GA.

Date
December 5, 2026 (23 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Run Santa Run 5K benefits Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots.  Support this race by bringing a Toy for a Tot and Registration is FREE!  

This challenging course could be your next PR and 2027 Peachtree Road Race qualifier!

RACE START TIMES:

5K - 8:30am

1 Mile Fun Run - 9:30am

COST:

5K - must bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more in order to receive your bib and tshirt at packet pickup.

Fun Run - 1 Mile run that stays in fairgrounds.  Must bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more in order to receive your bib and Tshirt at packet pickup.

GHOST RUNNER - must bring a new, unwrapped toy valued at $25 or more in order to receive Tshirt at packet pickup.

PACKET PICKUP:

You may pick up your bib on race day, Saturday, December 5th starting at 7:00am, At the Cumming Fairgrounds inside gate B at 235 Castleberry Road Cumming, GA 30040.

AWARDS:

Overall Male/Female, Masters Male/Female and Top 3 Male/Female in each age groups: 10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 and Up AND BEST COSTUME - SANTA and MRS CLAUS 

COURSE:

The course runs within the Cumming Fairgrounds then crosses over Castleberry on the pedestrian bridge onto Castleberry Road. The course then does an out and back on Castleberry Industrial Drive and winds its way back through the fairgrounds to a downhill finish.  

T-SHIRTS:

All participants registered by Friday, November 27th will receive a race t-shirt.  Registrations on or after Saturday, November 28th will be subject to availability of shirts and will not be guaranteed a t-shirt.  

RESTROOMS ON-SITE

 

Events

5K On-Site
Fun Run On-Site

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

57°

Typical Low

35°

Chance of Rain

32%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:27 AMSunset 5:26 PMDaylight 9h 59m

About Cumming, GA

City Elevation

1,523 ft

Nearest Airport

PDK

DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 27 mi

Major Hub

ATL

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 45 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

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23

Days to train

Race
Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots
Date
December 5, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots?
Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots is a running race held in Cumming, Georgia on December 5, 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 Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Cumming, Georgia at Cumming Faigrounds. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run Santa Run 5K Supporting Toys for Tots

Dec 5, 2026

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