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5K/10K/Half Marathon
• Premium Run Santa Run Hoodie
• Christmas Tree Ornament Finishing Medal
• Christmas Music
• Holiday MoonPies!
Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race series, Run Santa Run, offering options for every level of runner with our 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes. As you RUN or WALK through the winter wonderland, the air is filled with the merry melodies of Christmas music, infusing every step with holiday cheer. Recharge at the finish line with an array of delectable sweets, from candy canes to ginger bread cookies ensuring a sweet reward for your hard-earned miles.
But the true prize awaits as you receive our magnificent finishing medals, each one a shining testament to your endurance and holiday spirit. And don't forget to grab one of our stylish participant shirts, featuring charming designs that capture the essence of the season. As the perfect finale, meet our live Santa Claus, ready to spread joy and pose for unforgettable photos, ensuring that your Christmas memories are as magical as the race itself. Join us for a celebration of fitness, fun, and the most wonderful time of the year!
#RunSantaRun
11th Annual
Dashing through the Square 5K Run/Walk
December 19, 2026, 7:30 AM EST
Join us as we dash through historic Marietta Square for our 11th holiday 5K Walk / Run. Dashing through the Square is a Northside Hospital Peachtree Qualifying Race featuring electronic chip timing to ensure accuracy for runners. This family friendly race will take you past beautiful, historic homes and the quaint shops that line Marietta Square. Not in Marietta, GA but you want to participate? Join our Virtual 5K! Proceeds from this event will support youth enrichment programs and other community initiatives benefiting Cobb County.
The race is sponsored by The PEARL Foundation, Inc.
Important Race Information
Date: December 19, 2026
Race Start Time: 7:30 AM EST
Virtual 5K:
A virtual race is designed to be 'raced' from ANY LOCATION at ANY TIME!
You can run, jog or walk through streets, parks or trails in your neighborhood/community or even on your treadmill. Map out your 5K route and that will be your course.
On race day, December 19, 2026, run, jog or walk your race!
Share your race: Post photos of you racing and tag us utilizing the hashtags on social media #PEARLDASH2026
All 5K race participants will receive a high-quality runner's t-shirt. A commemorative medal will be given to all race finishers.
Award medals will be presented to 1st & 2nd place male and female finishers in the following age groups: 17 and under, 18-29 , 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79 and 80+
NOTE:
We will do our best to accommodate t-shirt requests for individuals that register after December 1, 2026 but t-shirt quantity/size may be limited.
Information about Parking around the Marietta Square can be found by clicking the following link: https://www.marietta.com/marietta-square-parking
Some parking lots require payment by credit card only.
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
Hit the trails with Team Summit for a fast and challenging race through Little Mulberry Park this December.
-The 10 Mile race will feature roughly 1,400ft of vertical gain. A halfway aid station with bathrooms will be placed at the 5 mile mark.
-The 5K race will feature roughly 500ft of vertical gain, crossing over one of the highest points in Gwinnett County.
The winners of each event will win entry to the Yonah Mountain Vertical Race in February.
Plan to hang around after the race for post-race pancakes and coffee!
Discount available for all local run clubs, inquire with your organizer.
EquiSol Race Series (A Park for All Seasons) - Winter Solstice 5k
Welcome to the new race series in 2026 benefitting the Gwinnett Parks Foundation.
This race is the 4th of 4 races in the series with one in each quarter falling on or close to the Equinox or Solstice. Each medal will magnetically link together to create a large medal map of Gwinnett County and its parks so do miss out to run all 4 races. (if you do happen to miss one and we have left over medals, we will open up a virtual option for you to run and receive your missing medal to create you full larger medal)
Due to having to order the medals early for all 4 events, the first 200 runners will receive medals on site. If we have additional runners we will order more and have them shipped to you (or you can pick up when ready)
Also you will receive a $20 refund if you refer 5 others.
Performance Race Services and the Gwinnett Park Foundation have teamed up to give you the opportunity to explore 4 of the many parks that Gwinnett has to offer.
The Gwinnett Parks Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization whose mission is to assist the needs, whether volunteer labor, or monetary, of Gwinnett Parks & Recreation. The foundation was organized in 2001 to improve the quality of life for all of its citizens by working in cooperation with Gwinnett County Parks & Recreation, private citizens, businesses, foundations, and the Gwinnett County government.
LOCATION: Lenora Park - 4515 Lenora Church Rd, Snellville, GA 30039
Packet Pick Up Time: 7:30 AM - 9:00AM
Race Start Time: 9:00AM
Event End Time: 11:00AM
Restrooms: Near the Parking Lot
Notes: Shirts are guaranteed till 11/30/2026, after that you can come by the registration table after the race (First Come First Serve)
5K/10K/Half Marathon
• Premium Run Santa Run Hoodie
• Christmas Tree Ornament Finishing Medal
• Christmas Music
• Little Debbie® Gingerbread Cookies!
Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race series, Run Santa Run, offering options for every level of runner with our 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes. As you RUN or WALK through the winter wonderland, the air is filled with the merry melodies of Christmas music, infusing every step with holiday cheer. Recharge at the finish line with an array of delectable sweets, from candy canes to ginger bread cookies ensuring a sweet reward for your hard-earned miles.
But the true prize awaits as you receive our magnificent finishing medals, each one a shining testament to your endurance and holiday spirit. And don't forget to grab one of our stylish participant shirts, featuring charming designs that capture the essence of the season. As the perfect finale, meet our live Santa Claus, ready to spread joy and pose for unforgettable photos, ensuring that your Christmas memories are as magical as the race itself. Join us for a celebration of fitness, fun, and the most wonderful time of the year!
#RunSantaRun
5K/10K/Half Marathon
• Premium Run Santa Run Hoodie
• Christmas Tree Ornament Finishing Medal
• Christmas Music
• Holiday MoonPies!
Embark on a festive journey through our Christmas-themed race series, Run Santa Run, offering options for every level of runner with our 5K, 10K, and half marathon routes. As you RUN or WALK through the winter wonderland, the air is filled with the merry melodies of Christmas music, infusing every step with holiday cheer. Recharge at the finish line with an array of delectable sweets, from candy canes to ginger bread cookies ensuring a sweet reward for your hard-earned miles.
But the true prize awaits as you receive our magnificent finishing medals, each one a shining testament to your endurance and holiday spirit. And don't forget to grab one of our stylish participant shirts, featuring charming designs that capture the essence of the season. As the perfect finale, meet our live Santa Claus, ready to spread joy and pose for unforgettable photos, ensuring that your Christmas memories are as magical as the race itself. Join us for a celebration of fitness, fun, and the most wonderful time of the year!
#RunSantaRun
Join us for the annual Candy Cane Course 5k/10k/15k! A fun, Christmas-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.
The fun includes -
Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious Treats waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!
Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!
Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!
*Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $22!
5k/10k/15k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)
*Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt!
🎅 🎄 Join the Christmas Run! 🎄 🎅
Jingle All the Way: A Merry Christmas Run!" is a delightful Holiday run that reminds us of the true essence of Christmas – spreading love, giving selflessly, and cherishing the joy of togetherness with family, friends, and even strangers, all while getting a run in before the Christmas festivities!
Overview:
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.
Timing:
Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
What You Get (Swag Bag):
Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
Finisher's Towel or Giveaway
Finisher's Medal!
Digital Training Pack
Online Results & Certificate of Completion
Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs
We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.
Packet Pickup:
No hassle of picking up packets required!
-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)
When will I get my Swag?
You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race Updates:
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)
Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)
Are there any other Questions we missed?
https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/
Virtual Run Option:
Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!
Race Bundle:
Sign-up for more races and get a discount!
Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:
If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!
https://www.thebestraces.com/events
Team Glo Volunteers:
If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/
Be part of the Journey!
Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)
The Whiskey Run is the perfect race for seasoned runners or amateur enthusiasts looking for a run that doesn’t skimp on the fun. Expect great Half marathon, 5K, and 10K routes followed by local food pairings, whiskey samples, and music.
Click the links below to pick the location most convenient for you:
** Event T-shirts are only guaranteed if you register for the early bird special, by 1/3/2027, availability for those who registered after will be on a first come first serve basis at package pick up race day!**
This 48th annual event features an 18K run known as one of the toughest races in Georgia and the South...maybe in North America!
Event details and schedule
PLEASE NOTE* Registration will be at the pavilion on the north side of Riverside Park (across the street from Big Daddy’s), in the event of inclement weather, registration may be moved the Helen FestHalle.
Besides the 18K run that starts at 10:00 a.m. there is also a 5K loop race that will begin at the Festhalle in downtown Helen at 8:00 a.m. Other features of the races are: 1) baggage check-in for those in the 18K that want some warm clothes at the finish atop Hogpen Gap and 2) a quality race event shirt. No personal vehicles are allowed at he finish line area.
All proceeds of the races go to fund operating expenses (i.e. building houses) for the Northeast Georgia Habitat for Humanity.
Fees: 5K - $30 early, $35 regular, $20 students...18K - $60 early, $65 regular, $40 students...Combo (run 5K and 18K) - $80 early, $85 regular, $55 students.
Join in our annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day Run! Today, we gather to honor the legacy of Dr. King and his enduring commitment to justice, equality, and peace. As we lace up our shoes and hit the pavement, let’s reflect on his powerful message of love and resilience.
This event is not just about fitness; it’s a celebration of community, a call to action for social change, and a reminder of the work still to be done. Together, we can honor Dr. King’s dream and inspire one another to continue striving for a better world. Let’s run with purpose and passion!
Overview:
Run will sell-out QUICK! We will close off waves the moment they fill up. If waves are sold out, you can sign-up for the virtual run option or wait list.
This is a smaller, private group run with a cap per wave.
All paces and ages (under 18 with guardian) are welcome - Run or Walk!
There's no equipment or setup, this is a pure run with our coordinators to support you in a warm, stress-free setting!
When you sign-up, we give you the support you need to help you achieve your goals and fitness. We also invite you to be part of our local run clubs that supports your fitness journey.
Timing:
Timing is Optional: You may track your time on an app (Strava, RunKeeper, Nike Run, etc) and submit your times with our easy form to be posted online. Or you can ask our coordinators to help keep track of your time.
No timing chips (This is a stress free run to support you in achieving your goals)!
What You Get (Swag Bag):
Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)
Finisher's Towel or Giveaway
Finisher's Medal!
Digital Training Pack
Online Results & Certificate of Completion
Invitation to Join one of our Local Running Clubs
We now have Technical Running Shirts (Optional). These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.
Packet Pickup:
No hassle of picking up packets required!
-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)
When will I get my Swag?
You will get your shirt at your mailing address the week of your race.
Race Updates:
We will email you a final update the Wednesday before the race with final details and course maps.
Do you accept last minute registrations? (For those signing up 2 weeks before the race)
Yes, but please note that it takes time for us to ship your shirt. Your shirt will likely arrive after the run. You can wear any shirt you find appropriate to run the race!
Wave Times: (Email Us Your Desired Wave Time: [email protected])
(Waves filled on a First Come, First Serve Basis)
Wave A: 7:30AM
Wave B: 8:00AM
Wave C: 8:30AM
Late runners can run upon arrival (Please note our coordinators stay 3 hours after the first wave)
Are there any other Questions we missed?
https://www.thebestraces.com/faq/
Virtual Run Option:
Virtual runs can be done any time and place of your choosing using any tracking device (optional). After you finish, you can submit your results to [email protected] to receive your medal!
Race Bundle:
Sign-up for more races and get a discount!
Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:
If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love showcase your business!
https://www.thebestraces.com/events
Team Glo Volunteers:
If you're interested in helping put on runs for the Community and helping people achieve their goals, we invite you to join our team of volunteers, fill out the form here: https://www.thebestraces.com/volunteer-form/
Be part of the Journey!
Our Charity Initiatives. Find out more @ www.thebestracesjourney.com
Keep running. Every mile you log after the race, we'll donate $1 to one of the charities we work with! (Note that Fundraising is Optional)
25-26 SOUTHEASTERN ENDURANCE SERIES
The Gobbler 6/3 is now the FIRST RACE of our the new season, which runs from fall to spring!
Please check our website for details on all of our races including race day schedule, categories, series points, FAQs.
RACE PLATES
All participants will get a new race plate to use for the entire series at the first race they attend. Please do not discard it after the race as you will use it at any other races you sign up for in the same race length. Lost or discarded race plates can be replaced for $10.
RACE AGE
*BECAUSE OUR SERIES RUNS THROUGH SPRING 2026, RACE AGE IS CALCULATED BY YOUR AGE ON 6/30/2026.
Please check our website for details on all of our races including race day schedule, categories, volunteering, series points and FAQs.