
The Santa Sleigh 5K: Run for a Claus is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Metter, GA, with an entry fee of $35.
The festivities will begin at 8:30 a.m. with a fun run for children 10 years of age and younger. Later, the main 5K event for all ages will begin at 9 a.m. in front of City Hall.
8:30 a.m. 10 & Under Fun Run – $25
9:00 a.m. 5K – $35 (all ages welcome)
10:00 a.m. (or immediately following race finish-up) Award presentations for each age division. Additionally Fun
Seasonal Spirit/Costume Awards: “Cutest Christmas Canine”, “Most Decked Out Duo”, “Most Festive Family”, “Santa’s Most Rockin Little Reindeer”
Set in the heart of downtown Metter, this event will be fun for the whole family, and the race route provides the perfect holiday setting. Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are welcome. Wagons, strollers, and even family-friendly canines on leashes are welcome. This year’s very special event will not only benefit MHS Beta Club service projects & competitive events, but a very special Claus!
The Santa Sleigh 5K is a major fundraising event for the Metter High School Beta Club. Not only are MHS Betas are committed to serving their school and community, but also holding themselves to the highest academic standards and challenging themselves through participation in Beta Leadership and Competitive Events. Each year, a growing number of our Beta members travel to Savannah in order to compete against other members across the state. Once again, we are hoping to be able to send a record number of Betas to compete at State. All members who place top five in their event will qualify to attend The National Beta Convention, which will take place in Houston, Texas over the summer. Raised funds will go to help students pay for travel expenses and competition fees for both of these events. Additionally, funds raised will continue to aid with costs of leadership development training opportunities and community service projects.
Beta Club is a service-based organization, and we encourage our members to serve our school and community. We host service projects throughout the year in order for our Betas to have opportunities to participate in serving our community. This year, our 5k will not only raise money for our club service projects and competitive events, but also a very special "Claus", former Metter Tiger, Salvador Silva Ramos. Salvador was involved in a terrible accidental shooting around this time, last year. The accident left him with very limited mobility and in need of a great deal of physical therapy, medical attention, equipment, and so forth. This year, all entry fee profits will be donated to assisting Salvador and his family with his rehabilitation needs.
MHS Beta Club donations are tax-deductible. Please consider joining our efforts today with a tax-deductible contribution or sign up for our event.
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
63°
Typical Low
42°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Metter, 1 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
SAV
Savannah Hilton Head International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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The Santa Sleigh 5K: Run for a Claus
Dec 12, 2026