# Sandy Claus 5k and Mistletoe Fun Run

- **When:** Fri, Dec 11, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 100 James Rd, Jekyll Island, GA, 31527
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-187199-sandy-claus-5k-and-mistletoe-fun-run

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://www.qrunningco.com/sandyclaus5k

## Description

Sandy Claus 5K & Mistletoe Fun Run
Saturday, December 12th | Jekyll Island, GA

Ditch the snow boots and grab your running shoes—Sandy Claus is coming to town! Join us on the beautiful shores of Jekyll Island for a coastal Christmas celebration like no other. This year’s event will be extra magical as it takes place under the lights on Jekyll Island, adding a twinkling coastal glow to your run. Participants will run/walk past the iconic Jekyll Christmas light installations. Whether you're racing for a PR or strolling with friends, you'll enjoy a sparkling run full of holiday cheer. 

Sandy Claus 5k starts:       6:30am

Mistletoe Fun Run starts:  7:00am

Costumes encouraged—Santa hats, reindeer antlers, ugly sweaters (breathable ones, please), or go full beach elf!

Finish line perks include holiday tunes, coastal treats, and maybe even a visit from Sandy Claus himself—he trades his sleigh for a beach cruiser down here.  Runners will also receive Holiday inspired swag, awards for the overall and age group winners.

Don’t wait for the last-minute gift rush—register early and join us for a holly jolly good time!

We may not have snow, but we’ve got plenty of sand—and we promise, it’s way easier to run in.

 

ONE OF A KIND FINISHER MEDALS

 

Overall Male and Female Awards, Overall Masters Male and Female Awards.

 

Age Group Awards:  0-10, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+

 

Packet pick up:  Friday December 11th:        2pm-6pm at the entrance to Jekyll Island off of Hwy 17.  See map below.

                            Saturday December 12th:    5:30am-6:15am for the 5k.  Until 6:45am for the Fun Run.  Both at the start/finish area.

 

Start and Finish for all races will be at Pier Rd and Hopkins Avenue.

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-187199-sandy-claus-5k-and-mistletoe-fun-run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187199-sandy-claus-5k-and-mistletoe-fun-run) — data from Run This (runthis.run).