
Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Special K's, an Agency Under Special Olympics Georgia is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Johns Creek, GA, with an entry fee of $25.
Five years ago we laced up our sneakers for the very first time to raise funds for Special K's, an agency of Special Olympics Georgia (SOGA). Please join us for the 5th Annual Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk so that we can continue to support Special K's. Based in Johns Creek, Georgia, Special K's continues to be be the reigning Agency of the Year for SOGA (out of over 200 agencies). Special K's participates in 13 different sports and serves over 150 athletes with disabilities. They receive no funding from Special Olympics Georgia or Fulton county.
DRESS IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY ATTIRE! Award will be given for Best Individual and Team Holiday Costumes!
Plan to stay for the awards and highly coveted raffle prizes (gift certificates from local businesses up to $100 each).
December 12th, 2026
Check-in: 7:45 am
5K Race Start: 8:30 am
Sugar Mill Clubhouse Parking Lot
7095 Sweet Creek Road
Johns Creek, Georgia 30097
$25/per person until 10/15; price increases to $30/per person after 6:00 am on 10/15
(Dogs on leashes welcome to participate)
All proceeds go to support Special K's, an agency under Special Olympics Georgia, a non-profit organization within the provisions of IRS Code 501(c)(3) which allows for contributions to be tax deductible by the donor. Tax ID: 23-7201676
PACKAGE PICK-UP: We highly recommend that you pick-up your bib number and t-shirt the day before. We will be at the Sugar Mill Clubhouse at 7095 Sweet Creek Road, Johns Creek, Georgia 30097 on Friday, December 11th from 5:00-7:00 pm.
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
55°
Typical Low
34°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cumming 2n, 13 mi from the venue.
Population
499,287
as of 2023
City Elevation
830 ft
Nearest Airport
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 12 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
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Sugar Mill Jingle Bell Dash 5K Run/Walk Benefiting Special K's, an Agency Under Special Olympics Georgia
Dec 12, 2026